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adds one idea to another

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EN-UK/ænd/
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and with Russian translation

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🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Я купил яблоки и апельсины.

I bought apples and oranges.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Она поёт и танцует на сцене.

She sings and dances on stage.

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and synonyms

Related words worth learning together

also
adds extra information; often placed in the sentence, not used like a basic linking conjunction
too
means 'also' and is usually used at the end of a clause or sentence
as well as
adds one thing to another, often with the sense of addition or accompaniment
plus
adds another item or point; more informal than the basic conjunction
moreover
adds extra supporting information in a formal way
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🇬🇧en

adds extra information; often placed in the sentence, not used like a basic linking conjunction

A1Very Often

She sings and she also plays the piano.

🇬🇧en

means 'also' and is usually used at the end of a clause or sentence

A1Very Often

I like coffee, and I like tea too.

A
🇬🇧en
as well as

adds one thing to another, often with the sense of addition or accompaniment

A2Often

She speaks French as well as English.

🇬🇧en

adds another item or point; more informal than the basic conjunction

A2Often

We need eggs, milk, plus some bread.

🇬🇧en

adds extra supporting information in a formal way

B2Often

The plan is expensive; moreover, it will take months.

🇬🇧en

adds another point, especially in formal writing or speech

B2Often

The hotel is central. Furthermore, it is very quiet.

I
🇬🇧en
in addition

introduces extra information, often in a neutral or formal way

B1Often

In addition, the package includes free delivery.

🇬🇧en

adds another point or reason; can be slightly more conversational

B1Often

I don't want to go. Besides, I'm too tired.

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and means and. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce and

/ænd/

and translation

and

and examples

I bought apples and oranges.

and transcription

/ænd/, /ænd/

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and meaning: what does it mean?

adds one idea to another

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and is pronounced as /ænd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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I bought apples and oranges. Translation: Я купил яблоки и апельсины.

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