adverb
continuing in the same way (Freq. 9)
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\\ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ also ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷\ phrasal : and so forth
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and so on or and so forth (or as one phrase and so on and so forth)
1. And more of the same or the like
2. And the rest of it
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Main Entry: ↑so
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used instead of mentioning more of a similar type of thing that has already been mentioned
They have a right to their own culture, their own religion, their own language, and so on.
Employees were always complaining about their wages, their working conditions, and so forth.
Main entry: so
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and so on (or forth)
and similar things; et cetera
these snacks include cheeses, cold meats, and so on
Useful english dictionary. 2012.