![]() ![]() such as used before one or more nouns to say that there are many other examples of the same kind. in essays or formal writing They asked me about my past experience, qualifications etc. The full form is et cetera, but this is rarely used. ![]() ![]() used when you want to say that there are many other examples of things of the same kind. → feelings such as jealousy, anger, or hatred THESAURUS etc. or etcetera, and write the sentence another way using such as: feelings of jealousy, anger, hatred, etc. Register When writing essays, articles, or business letters, people usually avoid using etc. (=used when you are rather bored or annoyed by the list you are giving ) The letter says pay at once, they’ve reminded us before etc. W2 adverb TCN LIST (et cetera ) used in writing after a list to show that there are many other similar things or people that you could have added a shop which sells cards, calendars, wrapping paper etc etc.( also etc British English ) / et ˈset ərə / From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English etc. ![]()
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