Meaning of the word or in English

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or

US /ɔːr/

UK /ɔːr/

used to link alternatives

Example:

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Do you want tea or coffee?

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You can pay now or later.

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alternatively otherwise

introducing a rephrasing or a synonym

Example:

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The capital of France, or Paris, is a beautiful city.

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He suffers from arachnophobia, or the fear of spiders.

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in other words that is to say

used to introduce a consequence or result if the preceding statement is not true

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Hurry up, or you'll be late!

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Study hard, or you won't pass the exam.

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otherwise else

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