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Etcetera - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Etcetera (or etc.) is a Latin term meaning 'and other similar things.' It is used to indicate that a list continues in the same way without naming every item.

etcetera

/ɛtˈsɛtərə/ /ɪtˈsɛtərə/

Definition:

Used to indicate that a list continues with similar items; and so on.

Synonyms:

and so forth, and the like, and more, and others

Part of Speech:

noun, adverb

Antonyms:

specifically, exclusively

Common Collocations:

etcetera box, etcetera list, etcetera items, etcetera phrase

Derivatives:

etceteras (plural noun), etceteraed (rare verb)

Usage Tips:

Use "etc." in writing but say "etcetera" aloud; avoid overuse in formal contexts.

Common Phrases:

and so on and so forth, blah blah blah, yada yada yada

Etymology:

From Latin "et cetera," meaning "and the rest" or "and other things."

Examples:

  • 1. She packed pens, notebooks, etcetera for school.
  • 2. The store sells fruits, vegetables, etcetera.
  • 3. He enjoys hiking, biking, etcetera on weekends.
  • 4. Bring plates, cups, etcetera to the picnic.

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