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If "and" is used to join two words that are the same, it makes their meaning stronger: She spends hours and hours (= a very long time) on the phone. The sound grew louder and louder (= very loud). We laughed and laughed (= laughed a lot). More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
The ampersand, or &, is a logogram representing the conjunction 'and'. It originated as a ligature of the letters e and t, from the Latin word 'et', meaning 'and'. In mathematics, it is sometimes used to denote the logical conjunction, or "and" operation.
conjunction. (used to connect grammatically coordinate words, phrases, or clauses) along or together with; as well as; in addition to; besides; also; moreover: pens and pencils. added to; plus: 2 and 2 are 4. then: He read for an hour and went to bed. also, at the same time: to sleep and dream.
Grammar > Words, sentences and clauses > Conjunctions and linking words > And. from English Grammar Today. And is a coordinating conjunction. We use and to connect two words, phrases, clauses or prefixes together:
Definition of and conjunction in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
an additional matter or problem. ifs, ands, or buts. USAGE The use of and instead of to, as in try and wait, is typical of spoken language, but should be avoided in any writing that is not informal: We must try to prevent (not try and prevent) this happening. Collins English Dictionary.
