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[awr, er] / ɔr, ər /
CONJUNCTION
a suggestion of choice
Synonyms
WEAK
as a choice as a substitute as an alternative conversely either in other words in preference to in turn on the other hand or but or else or only preferentially
Antonyms
WEAK
neither nor without choice
CONJUNCTION
a suggestion of correction
Synonyms
WEAK
contrary to in reverse instead instead of on the contrary oppositely or not or not exactly or rather rather reversing it
Antonyms
WEAK
neither nor without choice
CONJUNCTION
a suggestion of approximation
Synonyms
WEAK
about approximately practically roughly
Antonyms
WEAK
neither nor without choice
CONJUNCTION
either
Synonyms
STRONG
alternative substitute uncertainty
WEAK
else ere instead oppositely otherwise rather
Antonyms
WEAK
neither nor without choice

Example Sentences

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After Fox teases a possible sequel or “Star Fox” spin-off by mentioning he is finally “heading home” as he approaches his ship, audiences get a glimpse of what’s in store for the Bowser duo’s foreseeable future.

From Los Angeles Times

He accused the party of selecting individuals "with little or no connection to the communities they seek to represent".

From BBC

Whether he beats Deontay Wilder or not on Saturday, I'd like to see him call it a day.

From BBC

You see people in their first 10 bouts where something dramatic can happen, or in their last 10.

From BBC

Or does it just show he's not quite all there but still has that punch power?

From BBC

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