Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
or-so
adverb
/ɔːr soʊ/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate an approximate amount or degree.
Examples
- It should take an hour or so to finish the project.
- We will arrive around 7 o’clock or so.
- He’s been working here for three years or so.
Meaning
The term ‘or-so’ is often used to suggest a number or quantity that is close to a certain figure but not exact, typically implying a slight variability.
Synonyms
- approximately
- about
- roughly
- around
