<p><strong>Conjunction</strong></p><ul><li>(used to connect words, phrases, or clauses representing alternatives): books or magazines; to be or not to be.</li><li>(used to connect alternative terms for the same thing): the Hawaiian, or Sandwich, Islands.</li><li>(used in correlation): either… or; or… or; whether… or.</li><li>(used to correct or rephrase what was previously said): His autobiography, or rather memoirs, will soon be ready for publication.</li><li>otherwise; or else: Be here on time, or we'll leave without you.</li><li>Logic. the connective used in disjunction.</li></ul>