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How to Use "Etc." Correctly
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Use "et cetera" to mean "and so forth" as well as "all items of the same class."Et ceterais used as a short way to say, "and so forth", "and so on", or "and other things", and is also used to describe a list without listing everything.[1]However, it's important that the items in the list are of the same kind so that "etc." does not confuse the reader.[2]
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- However, you cannot say, "Bring hamburger buns, paper plates, cupcakes, etc.", because the items on the list are not the same and the person you're talking to would not know what you are referring to.
- Items of the same class do not need to be physical items.
They can be emotions, or other forms of "things." For example, you could say, "Please write down your three primary emotions today (sadness, anger, fear, etc.)"
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Do not use an introductory phrase for a list, such as "such as" or "for example," along with etc. You cannot say, "Bring items such as cake, chocolates, ice cream, etc.
to the party," because "such as" already implies that you are not talking about a com
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