nor

Definition

  • noun: a computer logic circuit that produces an output that is the inverse of that of an OR circuit
  • used after 'neither' to show something is also not true, possible, allowed, etc.

Examples

  • The movie is 'neither fish nor fowl'—it's not really a comedy, but it's too lighthearted to be called a drama.

  • ('formal') “I don't know her.” “'Nor' do I.” [=neither do I; I don't know her either]

  • What I think is really 'neither here nor there'. You have to make up your own mind.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) of the strawberries with cream. Do you remember the taste of strawberries? No, Sam. I can't recall the taste of food... ...nor the sound of water... ...nor the touch of grass. I'm... ...naked in the dark. There's... There's nothing. No veil between me (..)
    2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
  • (..) ...from... From this hour henceforth... ...until my lord release me... ...or death take me. And I shall not forget it... ...nor fail to reward that which is given. Fealty with love. Valor with honor. Disloyalty with vengeance. I do not think we should so lightly (..)
    2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King