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Ampersand [&] is a shortened version of the term “and per se and.”. It replaces the word “and” to explain the relationship between two words. You should always use the word “and” whenever possible, but there are specific rules for correct ampersand use with official names, informal writing, and some word connections.
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.
from English Grammar Today. And is a coordinating conjunction. We use and to connect two words, phrases, clauses or prefixes together: Televisions and computers are dominating our daily life. (noun + noun) I have to shower and change. (verb + verb) The photos are black and white. (adjective + adjective)
1. used as a function word to indicate connection or addition especially of items within the same class or typeused to join sentence elements of the same grammatical rank or function. 2. a. used as a function word to express logical modification, consequence, antithesis, or supplementary explanation. b.
(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. then again; repeatedly: He coughed and coughed.
Definition of and conjunction in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of 'and' and. (ənd , STRONG ænd ) 1. conjunction A1. You use and to link two or more words, groups, or clauses. When he returned, she and Simon had already gone. Between 1914 and 1920 large parts of Albania were occupied by the Italians. I'm going to write good jokes and become a good comedian. I'm 53 and I'm very happy.
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. then again; repeatedly: He coughed and coughed.
Synonyms for AND: also, including, plus, furthermore, moreover, as-well-as, in addition to, besides, connective, together with, et al., et-alii, et-cetera, et sequens, further, und so weiter; Antonyms for AND: not.
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