B1 10K+

Nor

🇬🇧 UK /["/nɔː(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/nɔːr/"]/

Meaning of Nor

and not

In simple words: used to connect two negative options

Nor in a sentence

• She seemed neither surprised nor worried.
• He wasn't there on Monday. Nor on Tuesday, for that matter.
• Not a building nor a tree was left standing.
• She doesn't like them and nor does Jeff.
• ‘I'm not going.’ ‘Nor am I.’

How to use Nor

Nor is often used in more formal contexts, especially in literary or academic writing. Avoid using it in informal spoken English. Typically follows a negative clause.

Grammar pattern

nor + subject + verb

Memory hint

Think of 'nor' as a door that doesn't open to either option.

Related words

Collocations with Nor

• nor do I
• neither here nor there
• nor can I

Synonyms for Nor

• or
• neither
• not either

Opposites of Nor

• or

Common mistakes with Nor

• Used 'nor' after a positive statement instead of a negative one.
• Confused 'nor' with 'or'.
• Incorrectly placed 'nor' at the beginning of a sentence without a preceding negative clause.

Frequently asked questions about Nor

What does Nor mean?

used to connect two negative options

What is the definition of Nor?

and not

How do you use Nor in a sentence?

She seemed neither surprised nor worried.

Can you give another example of Nor?

He wasn't there on Monday. Nor on Tuesday, for that matter.

What are synonyms for Nor?

Common alternatives include or, neither, not either.

What is the opposite of Nor?

Opposite meanings include or.

What words go with Nor?

It commonly pairs with nor do I, neither here nor there, nor can I.

What are common mistakes when using Nor?

Used 'nor' after a positive statement instead of a negative one. Confused 'nor' with 'or'. Incorrectly placed 'nor' at the beginning of a sentence without a preceding negative clause.

How do you pronounce Nor?

US: /["/nɔːr/"]/, UK: /["/nɔː(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Nor?

Nor is often used in more formal contexts, especially in literary or academic writing. Avoid using it in informal spoken English. Typically follows a negative clause.

What CEFR level is Nor?

"Nor" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.