And
(
conjunction
,
preposition
,
adverb
,
noun
)
(As a conjunction)
And ( conjunction )
- Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly.
- Used to connect words, phrases, and clauses, indicating that the elements so connected are to be taken together in a single complex whole.
Origin:
Old english and, ond, of germanic origin; related to dutch en and german und.
Examples:
- I had toast and coffee for breakfast.
- She took her umbrella and coat.
- He read the book and went to sleep.
- I'll have the chicken and rice please.
- He was tired but he kept going and going.
(As a preposition)
And ( preposition )
- Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly.
- Used to connect words, phrases, and clauses, indicating that the elements so connected are to be taken together in a single complex whole.
Origin:
Old english and, ond, of germanic origin; related to dutch en and german und.
Examples:
- I had toast and coffee for breakfast.
- She took her umbrella and coat.
- He read the book and went to sleep.
- I'll have the chicken and rice please.
- He was tired but he kept going and going.
(As an adverb)
And ( adverb )
- Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly.
- Used to connect words, phrases, and clauses, indicating that the elements so connected are to be taken together in a single complex whole.
Origin:
Old english and, ond, of germanic origin; related to dutch en and german und.
Examples:
- I had toast and coffee for breakfast.
- She took her umbrella and coat.
- He read the book and went to sleep.
- I'll have the chicken and rice please.
- He was tired but he kept going and going.
(As a noun)
And ( noun )
- Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly.
- Used to connect words, phrases, and clauses, indicating that the elements so connected are to be taken together in a single complex whole.
Origin:
Old english and, ond, of germanic origin; related to dutch en and german und.
Examples:
- I had toast and coffee for breakfast.
- She took her umbrella and coat.
- He read the book and went to sleep.
- I'll have the chicken and rice please.
- He was tired but he kept going and going.