and in English: Joins two words, phrases

Translation

Joins two words, phrases, or sentences together to add one to another.

Examples

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"And" joins the two drinks you like.

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"And" links two actions that happen one after the other.

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"And" comes before the last item in a list.

but

Joins two ideas to show a difference or a surprise between them.

or

Used to show a choice between two or more things or actions.

with

Shows that people or things are together, or names the tool used to do something.

also

As well, or in addition to something else already mentioned.

so

Used to show the result of something, meaning for that reason.

although

Used to join two parts of a sentence when the second part is surprising after the first.

meanwhile

At the same time; while something else is happening.

nor

A joining word used after "neither" or "not" to add a second negative idea.

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