Definition of "and"

Kid-friendly meaning of and, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "and" mean?

and (conjunction) — a word used to join two ideas, things, or actions together.

Part of speechConjunction Syllables1 (and)

Example sentences using "and"

Grade K–2
I have a cat and a dog.
Grade 3–5
Pack your lunch and your jacket before we head out to the bus.
Grade 6–8
She loves both reading mystery novels and solving real puzzles in escape rooms, and we usually celebrate her birthday by booking the hardest room nearby.

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