and

and [&] conj

OE and, mutual relation of notions and propositions; coordinating conjunction.

1. Besides; also; furthermore; along with; in addition to; [connecting between each one of the words in a series; polysyndeton.]
2. [As a transition device to begin a new or related idea.]
3. [Connecting a pair of words or phrases.]
4. [Connecting coordinate clauses or compound sentences.]
5. [Connecting between the last two items in a list.]
6. [As an ampersand symbol: “&”.]
7. [Connecting the same word in repetition for emphasis.]
8. [Connecting a post-position modifier.]
9. Phrase. “And then”: Subsequently; following that.