and is a coordinating conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses.
Common uses of and include:
1. Connecting similar ideas: "I like tea and coffee."
2. Indicating addition: "Two and two makes four."
3. Showing sequence: "She woke up and brushed her teeth."
4. Expressing result: "He studied hard and passed the exam."
5. In lists: "Apples, oranges, and bananas."