et cetera
et cetera — adverb
1. used after examples when the list could continue with more items of the same kin
used after examples when the list could continue with more items of the same kind
The form asks about rent, food, transport, et cetera.
rent, food, transport, et cetera
We packed notebooks, chargers, water bottles, et cetera for the workshop.
notebooks, chargers, water bottles, et cetera
The guide explains how to book tickets, choose seats, et cetera.
The teacher listed verbs of movement: run, climb, jump, et cetera.
- and so on
more conversational and often easier in speech
- and the like
slightly formal; means other things of the same type
文法句型
noun, noun, et cetera
including + plural noun + et cetera
things like + noun, noun, et cetera
用法筆記
Use et cetera after two or more examples to mean that the list continues with similar items. In everyday writing, the abbreviation etc. is more common.
常見錯誤
Incorrect: 'and et cetera'. Correct: 'books, pens, et cetera'. Et cetera already includes the meaning 'and'.
et cetera — noun
1. the written form 'etc.' placed after examples to mean the list could continue wi
the written form 'etc.' placed after examples to mean the list could continue with more items of the same kind
The editor removed the final et cetera because the list was already complete.
final et cetera in a written list
Use only one et cetera at the end of the sentence.
one et cetera at the end
The style guide says an et cetera should not follow the word and.
In formal writing, a vague et cetera can make a list seem unfinished.
- etc.
the written abbreviation for et cetera
文法句型
the abbreviation etc.
an et cetera at the end of a list
write etc. after a list
用法筆記
This noun sense talks about the written item itself, especially the abbreviation etc. It is less common than the adverbial use after a list.
常見錯誤
Incorrect: 'etc,.' Correct: 'etc.' The abbreviation ends with a period.