Meaning of etc. In English

• 0 abbreviation for et cetera: and other similar things. It is used to avoid giving a complete list:

  • We saw lots of lions, tigers, elephants, etc.

• 1 abbreviation for et cetera (= and other similar things):

  • The children use computers in many instructional areas, including math, science, language study, etc.

• 2 abbreviation for et cetera: and other similar things. It is used instead of giving a complete list:

  • They ask for your personal details - age, sex, nationality, etc.