and
gb/ˈænd/ us/ˈænd/
A1
English
~ 100
Senses
0 senses
conjunction
A1
relation
1
joins words, phrases, or clauses
Used to join words or sentences that are related or happen together.
Usage pattern:
[something] and [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'and' to connect unequal grammatical structures, which can make the sentence ungrammatical.
Synonyms
plus (Often used in more informal or mathematical contexts to mean 'and'.)
Antonyms
or (Used to present alternatives instead of combining items.)
Collocations
bread and butter
|friends and family
|black and white
|try and see
|safe and sound
Themes
grammar
|daily life
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- I bought apples and oranges.
- She likes swimming and hiking.
- We visited Paris and Rome last summer.
- He opened the window and let in some fresh air.
- The film was long and boring.
Learner examples
- I have a pen and a pencil.
- She is tall and strong.
- We eat rice and fish.
- He runs and jumps in the park.
- It is cold and windy today.
Grammar
Dictionary form
and
IPA
GB/ˈænd/
US/ˈænd/
Syllables & stress
and (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (and)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: and
- Plural: ands
Word family
Forms
ands
noun
Advanced or less common
ampersand
noun B2
Expressions
and so on
1/ˈænd sˈoʊ ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
and other similar things
Used to show that there are more similar things you could mention, but you are not listing them all.
Examples
- We need paper, pens, scissors, and so on.
- The shop sells clothes, shoes, bags, and so on.
and/or
1/ˈændɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
one or both options possible
Means you can choose one option, the other option, or both.
Examples
- Bring your passport and/or ID card.
- The course is open to men and/or women.
and yet
1/ˈænd jˈɛt/
fixed phrase
introduces an unexpected contrast
Used to say something that is surprising after what you just said.
Examples
- He studied hard, and yet he failed the test.
- The weather was cold, and yet we enjoyed our holiday.
and yet
2/ˈænd jˈɛt/
fixed phrase
but still true despite contrast
'But still'; used when something is surprising after what was said before.
Examples
- He said he was tired, and yet he kept working.
- It's expensive, and yet people keep buying it.