And
Definition
And is a conjunction that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences, indicating addition or connection between them.
Parts of Speech
- Conjunction
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ænd/, /ənd/
- Respelling: and, uhnd
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ænd/, /ənd/
- Respelling: and, uhnd
Etymology
The word "and" originates from Old English "and" or "ond," derived from Proto-Germanic "unda" or "andja." This term has been used since ancient times as a conjunction for linking words and ideas.
Derivatives
- If-and-but (noun)
- And-so-forth (phrase)
- And/or (conjunction)
- And then (phrase)
- And also (phrase)
Synonyms
- Plus
- Along with
- In addition to
Antonyms
- Or
- Nor
- But
Usage
The conjunction "and" is used to connect elements in a sentence, signaling addition or inclusion. For example, "She bought apples and oranges," or "He finished his work and left."
Related Terms
- Or: A conjunction used to introduce an alternative.
- But: A conjunction indicating contrast or exception.
- With: A preposition indicating association or accompaniment.
Detailed Definitions
Conjunction
- Used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are to be taken together: Joins elements in a series, indicating addition.
- Example: "She likes tea and coffee."
- Used to introduce a consequence or result: Shows the result or subsequent action of something.
- Example: "He missed the bus and had to walk home."
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🇨🇳 Mandarin Chinese
In Mandarin Chinese, "and" can be translated as:
- "和" pronounced as [xɤ˥˩] and respelled as "he"
- "与" pronounced as [y˧˥] and respelled as "yu"
🇮🇳 Hindi
In Hindi, "and" can be translated as:
- "और" pronounced as [əːr] and respelled as "aur"
- "तथा" pronounced as [t̪əʈʰaː] and respelled as "tatha"
🇪🇸 Spanish
In Spanish, "and" is translated as:
- "Y" pronounced as [i] and respelled as "i"
- "E" pronounced as [e] and respelled as "e" (used before words starting with 'i' or 'hi' to avoid phonetic confusion)
🇫🇷 French
In French, "and" is translated as:
- "Et" pronounced as [e] and respelled as "e"
- "Et" is also used in the formal or literary context, pronounced as [ɛt] and respelled as "et" (only before a vowel or h mute)
🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic
In Modern Standard Arabic, "and" is translated as:
- "وَ" pronounced as [wa] and respelled as "wa"
- "وَ" is the most common translation, but in Classical Arabic, "فَ" (pronounced [fa] and respelled as "fa") can sometimes be used in the sense of "and then"
🇧🇩 Bengali
In Bengali, "and" is translated as:
- "এবং" pronounced as [ebɔŋ] and respelled as "ebong"
- "ও" pronounced as [o] and respelled as "o"
🇷🇺 Russian
In Russian, "and" is translated as:
- "и" pronounced as [i] and respelled as "i"
- "да" pronounced as [da] and respelled as "da" (used in a more emphatic context)
🇵🇹 Portuguese
In Portuguese, "and" is translated as:
- "E" pronounced as [i] and respelled as "e"
- "E" is used in all contexts, there's no alternative translation for "and"
🇮🇩 Indonesian
In Indonesian, "and" is translated as:
- "Dan" pronounced as [dan] and respelled as "dan"
- "Serta" pronounced as [sɛrta] and respelled as "serta" (more formal)
🇩🇪 German
In German, "and" is translated as:
- "Und" pronounced as [ʊnt] and respelled as "und"
- "Sowie" pronounced as [zoːviː] and respelled as "sowie" (more formal)
🇯🇵 Japanese
In Japanese, "and" is translated as:
- "と" pronounced as [to̞] and respelled as "to"
- "そして" pronounced as [so̞ɕite̞] and respelled as "soshite" (used to connect sentences or phrases)
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
In Vietnamese, "and" is translated as:
- "Và" pronounced as [vaː˨˩˦] and respelled as "va"
- "Với" pronounced as [vɔj˨˩˦] and respelled as "voi" (used in the context of "with")
🇰🇷 Korean
In Korean, "and" is translated as:
- "그리고" pronounced as [ɡɯ.ɾi.ɡo] and respelled as "geurigo"
- "와/과" pronounced as [wa/gwa] and respelled as "wa/gwa" (used when adding nouns)
🇹🇷 Turkish
In Turkish, "and" is translated as:
- "Ve" pronounced as [ve] and respelled as "ve"
- "İle" pronounced as [ile] and respelled as "ile" (used in the context of "with")
🇵🇰 Urdu
In Urdu, "and" is translated as:
- "اور" pronounced as [ɔːr] and respelled as "aur"
- "تاکہ" pronounced as [taːkʰ] and respelled as "tak" (used in the context of "and then")
