And
conjunction
Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences that are to be taken together.
I like apples and oranges.
Often appears as...
- bread and butter
- now and then
conjunction
Used to introduce an additional comment or interjection.
And, moreover, it's raining.
conjunction
Used to suggest that something happens after something else as a result.
He read for an hour and went to bed.
Often appears as...
- try and see
- wait and see
conjunction
Indicating a connection or relation between comments.
She was tired, and, to make matters worse, it began to rain.
conjunction
Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences that are to be taken together.
I like apples and oranges.
Often appears as...
- bread and butter
- now and then
conjunction
Used to introduce an additional comment or interjection.
And, moreover, it's raining.
conjunction
Used to suggest that something happens after something else as a result.
He read for an hour and went to bed.
Often appears as...
- try and see
- wait and see
conjunction
Indicating a connection or relation between comments.
She was tired, and, to make matters worse, it began to rain.
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Pro Tip 1/3List Connection
Use 'and' to link items in a list, showing that each item is included.
For picnic, we packed sandwiches, apples, and water.
Pro Tip 2/3Equal Importance
'And' implies that connected ideas or actions have equal significance.
She dances and sings during the show.
Pro Tip 3/3Compound Sentences
Combine two related sentences with 'and' to make a compound sentence.
The sun set, and the stars appeared.
Pro Tip 1/3List Connection
Use 'and' to link items in a list, showing that each item is included.
For picnic, we packed sandwiches, apples, and water.
Pro Tip 2/3Equal Importance
'And' implies that connected ideas or actions have equal significance.
She dances and sings during the show.
Pro Tip 3/3Compound Sentences
Combine two related sentences with 'and' to make a compound sentence.
The sun set, and the stars appeared.
Pro Tip 1/3List Connection
Use 'and' to link items in a list, showing that each item is included.
For picnic, we packed sandwiches, apples, and water.
Pro Tip 2/3Equal Importance
'And' implies that connected ideas or actions have equal significance.
She dances and sings during the show.
Pro Tip 3/3Compound Sentences
Combine two related sentences with 'and' to make a compound sentence.
The sun set, and the stars appeared.
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