and

strong /ænd/ weak /ənd/, /ən/ conjunction

Definition

JOIN › used to join two words or two parts of a sentence: tea and coffee We were tired and hungry. Tim lives in Brighton and Anne in Oxford.

AFTER › used to say that one thing happens after another thing: I got dressed and had my breakfast.

SO › so: The car wouldn't start and I had to get a taxi.

AFTER VERB mainly UK › used instead of 'to' after some verbs, such as 'try' and 'go': Try and eat something.

NUMBERS › used when saying or adding numbers: It cost a hundred and twenty pounds.UK Two and three equals five.

EMPHASIZE › used between two words that are the same to make their meaning stronger: The sound grew louder and louder.

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

everything that exists or is possible

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