Pronunciation: /eɪ ənd ɛm/
noun a word that functions as the name of a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 I have a pencil and a notebook.
A2 She bought a cake and a muffin for dessert.
B1 A hammer and a nail are needed to fix the shelf.
B2 He is a doctor and a musician in his free time.
C1 The artist painted a masterpiece and a mural in the gallery.
C2 The scientist conducted a groundbreaking experiment and a meta-analysis in the lab.
conjunction a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences
A1 I have a cat and a dog.
A2 She bought a book and a magazine at the store.
B1 He is a doctor and a researcher at the hospital.
B2 The company hired a manager and a marketing specialist.
C1 The artist painted a mural and a sculpture for the exhibition.
C2 The CEO is a visionary and a strategist in the business world.
formal The university offers a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science dual degree program.
informal I'm considering getting a BA and MS in the same field.
slang I'm thinking of doing a double major in Art and Math.
figurative Learning about art and math is like exercising both sides of my brain.
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