Synonyms for

And

Verb / ʌnd / / ænd / Another word for and — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

used to connect words or phrases

Synonyms & similar words

plus also including with besides furthermore moreover etc. jointly simultaneously

Synonyms by register

Formal

plus also furthermore moreover

Informal

plus also too as well

Literary

ere athwart

Antonyms

or but nor whereas alternatively however instead

Common collocations

  • bread and butter
  • law and order
  • peace and quiet
  • rock and roll
  • time and again
  • more and more
  • and so on
  • and so forth

Usage note

The word 'and' is a coordinating conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses. It is rarely used as a standalone word and does not have direct antonyms or a typical word family in the same way as nouns or verbs.

Example sentences

  1. I like to eat apples and bananas.
  2. She went to the store and bought some milk.
  3. He likes to watch TV and play video games.
  4. The sun was shining and the birds were singing.
  5. I cleaned my room and did my homework.

Quotes

  • Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: 'What! You too? I thought I was the only one.' - C.S. Lewis
  • Everything is clearer when you're in love. - John Lennon
  • The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. - Socrates

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