And the like Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪk

AND-thuh-LAIK or uhnd-thuh-LAIK

UK

ˈænd/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪk

AND-thuh-LAIK

परिभाषा

Used to show that there are other similar things that could be included even if they are not mentioned specifically; it means "and other things like this."

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Frequently used at the end of a list to indicate more similar items. It's formal or neutral, less casual than "and so on" or "etc." Not typically used in lists of people. Common in writing and polite speech.

• Spanish: y cosas así - y similares - y demás
• Portuguese (BR): e coisas do tipo - e similares - e afins
• Portuguese (PT): e coisas do género - e similares - e afins
• Chinese (Simplified): 等等 - 之类的
• Chinese (Traditional): 等等 - 之類的
• Hindi: आदि - इस तरह की चीज़ें
• Arabic: وما إلى ذلك - وأشياء من هذا القبيل
• Bengali: ও অনুরূপ - এ জাতীয় জিনিস
• Russian: и тому подобное
• Japanese: など
• Vietnamese: và những thứ tương tự
• Korean: 등
• Turkish: ve benzeri
• Urdu: وغیرہ - اس جیسی چیزیں
• Indonesian: dan sejenisnya - dan sebagainya

उदाहरण वाक्य

We sell books, magazines, and the like.

basic

Please bring paper, pens, and the like to the meeting.

basic

You need fruits, vegetables, and the like for a healthy diet.

basic

I avoid soda, chips, and the like because I want to eat healthier.

natural

She likes hiking, camping, and the like on weekends.

natural

We discussed marketing, budgets, and the like at the meeting.

natural