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Definition 2024


or_so

or so

See also: orso and orsó

English

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or so

  1. Roughly, approximately.
    How many people came to the party? Thirty or so.
    Add about a quart or so of milk and stir.
    It was about half full or so.
    • John Gay
      A week or so will probably reconcile us.

Usage notes

  • Coordinates with an adjective, adverb, noun or other type of word indicating a quantity

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