and
Translation
and
Examples
I like coffee and tea.
I like coffee and tea.
She is smart and kind.
She is smart and kind.
He walked in and sat down.
He walked in and sat down.
Grammar Patterns
((item 1)) and ((item 2)) connects two similar items I like coffee and tea.
((clause 1)) and ((clause 2)) connects two clauses He walked in and sat down.
Similar Words
Synonyms: as well as, plus; Antonyms: but, or
Etymology
From Old English "and", common across Germanic languages.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a plus sign (+) connecting two items.