No, “or” is not a preposition. It is a conjunction.
Function of “Or” as a Conjunction:
- Used to Show Alternatives or Choices
- Would you like coffee or tea?
- You can dine inside or on the patio.
- Used to Indicate an Equivalent or Restatement
- POS stands for “Point of Sale,” or a system used for transactions.
- The restaurant opens at 8 AM, or earlier on weekends.
- Used to Show a Consequence (Less Common, Formal Usage)
- Hurry up, or we’ll miss the reservation.
- Stay focused, or you’ll make a mistake.
Why “Or” Is Not a Preposition
- Prepositions (e.g., in, on, under, about) show relationships between words.
- “Or” does not do this; instead, it connects words, phrases, or clauses, making it a conjunction.
Thus, “or” is a conjunction, not a preposition.
