Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
and-so-on
phrase
/ˈænd səʊ ˈɒn/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that a list continues in a similar way.
Examples
- She likes to read books, magazines, newspapers, and so on.
- In the meeting, we discussed the budget, timelines, and so on.
- He collects stamps, coins, postcards, and so on.
Meaning
It is often used to suggest that there are more items or examples that follow a pattern established by those already mentioned.
Synonyms
- etc.
- and the like
- and similar items
- and so forth
