and
/ˈænd/
/ənd/
/ən/
conjunction
/ˈænd/
/ənd/
/ən/
conjunction
Britannica Dictionary definition of AND
1
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used to join words or groups of words
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We have ice cream and cake for dessert.
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He's feeling strong and healthy.
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She answered quickly and confidently.
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He swerved and avoided an accident.
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She's the club's secretary and treasurer.
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He walked into the room and sat down at the table.
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an actor who is tall, dark, and handsome
3
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used to describe an action that is repeated or that occurs for a long time
b
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used to repeat a word for emphasis
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You and you alone are responsible for correcting these errors.
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There were hundreds and hundreds of people there.
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The project is becoming more and more expensive.
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The work is getting harder and harder.
4
a
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used to describe actions that occur at the same time
b
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used to describe an action that occurs after another action
c
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used to describe an action that occurs after and is caused by another action
5
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used after go, come, try, write, etc., to indicate the purpose of an action
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Why don't you go/come and see her? [=go/come to see her]
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I'll try and do it. [=I'll try to do it]
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Promise that you'll write and tell me [=write to tell me] about your vacation.
6
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used to indicate a choice
7
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used to start a new sentence or clause that continues or adds to a previous sentence or clause
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These problems have been occurring for many years, as everyone acknowledges. And of course they are going to continue unless something is done.
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Critics of the administration—and there many of them—have objected to the new plan.
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“Well, I've spoken to him…” “And?” “And he said yes!”
8
a
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used after hundred, thousand, etc., when saying a number aloud
b
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used when saying aloud a number that is followed by a fraction
9
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used to indicate the point where two streets meet or cross