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Etcetera

Definition:

Etcetera, also spelled as "et cetera," is an English phrase that means "and so forth" or "and other similar things." It is often used to indicate that a list continues without explicitly stating all the items.

Part of Speech:

• Noun
• Adverb

Sense 1 - Noun:

In its noun form, "etcetera" refers to a collection of unspecified things or a series of miscellaneous items.

Example Sentences:

1. I went shopping and bought fruits, vegetables, clothes, etcetera.
2. The antique shop had various items from different periods - paintings, sculptures, etcetera.
3. She gathered her belongings, including her books, laptop, and other school supplies, and packed them into her bag, etcetera.

Sense 2 - Adverb:

When used as an adverb, "etcetera" indicates that something continues in the same way or a similar manner.

Example Sentences:

1. He told endless jokes, kept laughing, etcetera.
2. The music continued playing, people danced, clapped, etcetera.
3. They discussed politics, religion, climate change, etcetera, for hours.

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