And then some Meaning in English
expression
ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈðɛn/ /ˈsəm
AND-then-sum
ˈænd/ /ðˈɛn/ /sˈʌm
AND-THEN-sum
Definition
Used after a number or statement, it means 'and even more than that' or 'and more beyond what was already mentioned.'
Usage & Nuances
Informal; commonly used after a number or list to emphasize that the true amount is even greater. Usually comes at the end of a sentence. Often means 'much more than stated.' Do not use in formal writing.
Spanish: e incluso más - y aún másPortuguese (BR): e ainda maisPortuguese (PT): e ainda maisChinese (Simplified): 甚至更多 - 远不止于此Chinese (Traditional): 甚至更多 - 遠不止於此Hindi: और भी ज्यादाArabic: وما يزيد عن ذلكBengali: এবং আরও বেশিRussian: и даже больше - и даже сверх тогоJapanese: その上さらに - それ以上にVietnamese: và còn hơn thế nữaKorean: 그리고 그 이상Turkish: ve daha fazlasıUrdu: اور اُس سے بھی زیادہIndonesian: dan bahkan lebih dari itu
Example Sentences
He has a hundred books, and then some.
basic
We will need five chairs, and then some.
basic
It took me two hours, and then some, to finish the homework.
basic
You’ll need patience with this job, and then some.
natural
That meeting lasted an hour, and then some.
natural
She gave her best effort, and then some.
natural