Etcetera Meaning in English

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التعريف

'Etcetera' is used at the end of a list to show that there are more similar things you could mention, but you are not listing them all. It means 'and other similar things'.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

'Etcetera' is often written as 'etc.' in writing. Use it for lists of similar things, not people or unrelated items. Avoid overusing it in formal writing; specify items when possible.

• Spanish: etcétera
• Portuguese (BR): etcetera
• Portuguese (PT): etcetera
• Chinese (Simplified): 等等
• Chinese (Traditional): 等等
• Hindi: आदि
• Arabic: إلخ
• Bengali: ইত্যাদি
• Russian: и так далее - и тому подобное
• Japanese: など
• Vietnamese: vân vân
• Korean: 등등
• Turkish: vesaire - vs.
• Urdu: وغیرہ
• Indonesian: dan lain-lain - dll

جمل نموذجية

He collects stamps, coins, postcards, etcetera—you name it.

natural

We need to buy apples, oranges, bananas, etcetera.

basic

I like reading books, watching movies, listening to music, etcetera.

basic

Bring pens, paper, a ruler, etcetera for your exam.

basic

The teacher said, 'Please finish your homework, clean your desk, etcetera before you leave.'

natural

You should eat more fruits and vegetables—apples, carrots, etcetera.

natural