cetera

[sɛtərə]

cetera Definition

and the rest; and so on; and others.

Using cetera: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cetera" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She packed her clothes, books, cetera.

  • Example

    The store sells fruits, vegetables, cetera.

  • Example

    We need to buy pens, papers, cetera for the office.

cetera Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cetera

  • etcetera
  • and so forth
  • and others
  • and the like

Origins of cetera

from Latin 'caetera', meaning 'the rest'

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Summary: cetera in Brief

'Cetera' [sɛtərə] is an adverb used to indicate additional items or people beyond those already mentioned. It is often used in lists, as in 'She packed her clothes, books, cetera,' and can be replaced with synonyms like 'etcetera' and 'and so forth.'

How do native speakers use this expression?