Значение and в русском языке

• 0 used to join two words or two parts of a sentence -- и, а

  • tea and coffee

  • We were tired and hungry.

  • Tim lives in Brighton and Anne in Oxford.

  • She was my little sister and I looked after her.

• 1 used to say that one thing happens after another thing -- и

  • I got dressed and had my breakfast.

  • She leaned forward and whispered in my ear.

  • He got out of his car and ran towards the house.

• 2 so -- и, так что

  • The car wouldn't start and I had to get a taxi.

• 3 used instead of 'to' after some verbs, such as 'try' and 'go' -- и (употребляется вместо to перед инфинитивом)

  • Try and eat something.

• 4 used when saying or adding numbers -- и, плюс

  • It cost a hundred and twenty pounds.

  • Two and three equals five.

• 5 used between two words that are the same to make their meaning stronger -- и

  • The sound grew louder and louder.