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conjunction (ALSO)

strong /ænd/ weak /ənd/ /ən/

Definition

A1 used to join two words, phrases, parts of sentences, or related statements together: Ann and Jim boys and girls knives and forks We were wet and tired. We kissed and hugged each other. Tidy up your room. And don't forget to make your bed!Connecting words joining words or phrases with similar or related meanings and so on A2 (also and so forth) › together with other similar things: schools, colleges, and so onAlso, extra, and in addition and all › and everything else: She bought the whole lot - house, farm, horses, and all.Also, extra, and in addition › UK slang too: I'd like some and all.Also, extra, and in addition and all that informal › and everything related to the subject mentioned: She likes grammar and all that.Also, extra, and in addition and/or › used to mean that either one of two things or both of them is possible: Many pupils have extra classes in the evenings and/or at weekends.Connecting words joining words or phrases with similar or related meaningsEither, or, neither, nor

(Definition of and conjunction (ALSO) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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