ən(d),
(ˈ)an(d) 
usually ᵊn(d),
after t,
d,
s,
or z;
often ᵊm,
after p,
or b;
sometimes ᵊŋ,
after k,
or g
1
—used as a function word to indicate connection or addition especially of items within the same class or type —used 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 as a function word to join one finite verb (such as go, come, try) to another so that together they are logically equivalent to an infinitive of purpose
come and see me
3
obsolete
: if
4
—used in logic to form a conjunction
: a logical operator that requires both of two inputs to be present or two conditions to be met for an output to be made or a statement to be executed
Phrases
and so forth
\
ən-ˈsō-ˌfȯrth 
\
1
: and others or more of the same or similar kind
2
: further in the same or similar manner
3
: and the rest
4
: and other things
, -ˌän
\
: and so forth
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“And.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/and. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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and
conjunction
ən(d)
(ˈ)an(d)
1
: added to
2 and 2 make 4
2
: as well as
—used to join words or word groups
ice cream and cake
strong and healthy
swerved and avoided an accident
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