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/ænd/
connection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'and' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'and,' which was used as a conjunction.
Historical Evolution
'and' has remained largely unchanged from its Old English form 'and' to the modern English word 'and'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'together with,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Conjunction 1
used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences, that are to be taken jointly.
She bought apples and oranges.
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Conjunction 2
used to introduce an additional comment or interjection.
He was late, and what's more, he didn't apologize.
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