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Etc

Verb / ˌeˈtsetɜ:ʌ / Another word for etc — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Etcetera; used at the end of a list to indicate that there are other items that could be included

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Informal

and so on and the rest and all that

Common collocations

  • and so on
  • and so forth
  • and the like
  • et cetera
  • etc.

Usage note

Etc. is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase 'et cetera', meaning 'and other things'. It is used to indicate that a list of similar items continues.

Example sentences

  1. I love fruits like apples, bananas, etc.
  2. She's into sports like basketball, volleyball, etc.
  3. I need to buy some stationery items like pens, pencils, etc.
  4. The restaurant serves different kinds of pasta like spaghetti, fettuccine, etc.
  5. The store sells various types of shoes like boots, sneakers, etc.

Quotes

  • The way to write is well, and how is your own business. - A.J. Liebling, The New Yorker, May 16, 1953
  • An artist is a creature driven by demons. He doesn't know why they choose him and he's usually too busy to wonder why. - William Faulkner, quoted in ETC magazine, 1956
  • I am not a has-been. I am a will be. - Lauren Bacall, quoted in ETC magazine, 1985

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