Meaning of the word and in English

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and

US /ænd/
UK /ænd/
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Conjunction

1.

used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences that are to be taken jointly

Example:
He bought apples and oranges.
She sings and plays the piano.
2.

used to introduce an additional comment or interjection

Example:
And what about your brother?
He said he was tired, and he certainly looked it.
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