Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
or-not
Conjunction / Phrase
/ɔːr nɒt/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate a choice between alternatives, often emphasizing that one option is definitely excluded or rejected.
Examples
- Would you like tea or-not, I’d rather have coffee instead?
- Shall we go to the museum or-not, because it might be closed today?
Meaning
The term ‘or-not’ serves to clarify options in a decision-making context, signaling that a certain choice is not viable, hence prompting a reconsideration of available alternatives.
Synonyms
- Either
- Or alternative
- Otherwise
