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Tamguatlay Posted 4 years ago
Grammar

Or or and

They drifted in the sea without food and/or water.
Which is the correct word?
Thanks.
  

Top answer

"Or" defaults to inclusive. "Without food or water" is equivalent to "with neither food nor water".

  • "Or" defaults to inclusive.
  • "Without food or water" is equivalent to "with neither food nor water".
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"Or" defaults to inclusive. "Without food or water" is equivalent to "with neither food nor water".

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