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OR/ɔː/

Show a choice: tea or coffee, now or later. And joins without forcing a choice. Our means belonging to us — same sound for many speakers. Would you like A or B? is the classic question.

Meaning

Used to show a choice.

Examples

• “Would you like tea or coffee?”
• “Do you want the red one or the blue one?”
• “Hurry or we will miss the bus.”

Good to know

A or B (choice). Contrast: and. Mix-up: our.

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