and

/ænd/

conjunction★Beginner— used to connect words or phrases

general

A conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are similar in meaning or function.

She bought apples and oranges at the market.

'And' links two types of fruit in the sentence.

He enjoys reading and writing.

'And' connects two activities the person likes.

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Often used to list items or add information.

Collocations

and so onused to indicate that more items could be listedand thenused to describe a sequence of events

used to indicate that more items could be listed

despite something

'And' is one of the most frequently used words in English. It connects similar ideas or items.

While 'and' is useful, avoid using it too much in a single sentence to keep writing clear.

Old English 'and,' from Proto-Germanic '*anda,' meaning 'one, the other, again.'

Can be used to combine words, phrases, or clauses. Often used in lists or to add information.

and

to connect or add

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