nor

The word “nor” means used to link a second negative statement to a first, meaning "and not.". In plain terms, a joining word used after a negative to add another negative point, usually paired with "neither.".

“Nor” is pronounced naw (/nɔɹ/ in IPA).

Here is “nor” used in a sentence: “He didn't call, nor did he text.”

“Nor” is a conjunction.

The word “nor” comes from Middle English. From Middle English "nauther," a contraction related to "neither" — by surface analysis simply "not" plus "or.".

“Nor” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

'Or' presents alternatives in a neutral or positive way: 'tea or coffee?' 'Nor' is its negative counterpart, used to add a second negative idea: 'I don't drink tea, nor coffee.' In short, 'or' links choices, while 'nor' continues a negative statement, usually after 'neither' or another negative word.

'Neither' and 'nor' work as a pair to join two negative options: 'Neither the manager nor the staff were informed.' 'Neither' introduces the first item and 'nor' the second. It means that both things are equally untrue or absent. Keep the verb agreeing with the noun closest to it.

Yes. Beginning a sentence with 'nor' is correct and often adds emphasis, particularly in formal or literary writing: 'She never complained. Nor did she ask for help.' When 'nor' opens a clause like this, the word order inverts, so the verb comes before the subject, as in 'nor did she.'