Chunk: or-else
Formulaic Unit
Meaning: A more emphatic version of "or", used to introduce a negative consequence. It can also be left hanging at the end of a sentence as an unspecified, menacing threat.
💬 Contextual Examples
- You need to study hard, or else you will fail the exam.
- Give me the money right now... or else!
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: We must leave immediately, or ______ we'll be stuck in traffic.
Answer:
else
Practice 2: Don't ever speak to me like that again, ______ else!
Answer:
or
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: or