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A2 · Elementary

conj. used to show what will happen if you do not do something.

conj. introduces a negative consequence or an alternative result that follows if the preceding statement is not true or fulfilled.

“You should hurry up, or you will miss the last bus home.”

“The government must implement these fiscal reforms immediately, or the country risks a total collapse of its credit rating.”

B1 · Intermediate

conj. used to introduce another word that means the same thing.

conj. connects two equivalent names or terms for the same thing to provide clarification or a more technical label.

“The study of the stars, or astronomy, has existed for thousands of years.”

“The patient was diagnosed with hypertension, or high blood pressure, following a series of routine cardiovascular tests.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Technical · Literary

n. the color gold or yellow when used on a shield or coat of arms.

n. the tincture of gold or yellow in heraldry, representing one of the two metals used in armorial bearings.

“The knight's shield featured a red lion on a field of or.”

“The family crest was meticulously painted, featuring a chevron in or against a deep azure background.”

C2 · Proficiency Technical · Literary

adj. colored gold or yellow on a coat of arms.

adj. describes a heraldic element that is gold or yellow in color.

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“The banner was decorated with three or stars.”

“The ancient manuscript described a shield with a cross or, signifying the noble lineage of the fallen king.”