Meaning of aut | Babel Free
[ˈau̯t]Definitions
- scribal abbreviation of autem
- or
- either … or
- otherwise … or else
- Introduces a correction to the previous words or an afterthought remark.
Equivalents
Examples
“nemo tribunos aut plebem timebat”
“[…] et aut ego indigna fuī illīs aut illī mihi forsitan dignī nōn fuērunt.”
[…] and either I was unworthy for them, or they perhaps were not worthy for me.
“Aut Caesar aut nihil.”
All or nothing.
“Aut disce aut discēde.”
Either learn or leave.
“Accipe nummōs nōnāgintā — aut nūllōs!”
Accept 90 coins — or nothing!
CEFR level
A2
Elementary
This word is part of the CEFR A2 vocabulary — elementary level.
This word is part of the CEFR A2 vocabulary — elementary level.
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