conj
and
AND
conj
1
Used to join two words, phrases, or ideas that go together.
"She bought bread and milk."
"He was tired and hungry after the hike."
2
Used to link two clauses or sentences, often showing a sequence, result, or contrast.
"He studied hard, and he passed the exam."
"Turn the key and the engine starts."
How to Use And
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe most basic joining word in English, used to connect words, phrases, or sentences.
Common mistake
Starting a sentence with "And" is grammatically fine in modern English, despite the old classroom rule against it — it's just informal in tone.
Word Forms
anded past tense, ANDed past tense, ands plural, ands plural, ands singular, ANDs singular
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Etymology
From Old English and, ond, going back to a Proto-Germanic word meaning roughly "facing, in addition."