etcetera

adverb/ɛtˈsɛtərə/

Frequency rank: #17,099 most common English word

Meaning

and other similar things; used to indicate that a list continues beyond what is mentioned.

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Example sentence

The store sells pens, notebooks, rulers, and etcetera for all your office needs.

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