or so on

phrase

An expression used to indicate the continuation of a list, series, or pattern when the remaining items are obvious, unimportant, or too numerous to specify.

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and so forthand the likeand whatnot
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Meanings

phrase
  1. idiomaticAn expression used to indicate the continuation of a list, series, or pattern when the remaining items are obvious, unimportant, or too numerous to specify.

    Synonyms: and so forth, and the like, and whatnot

  2. A vague extender similar to etc., often used in informal speech to avoid excessive detail.

Synonyms & antonyms

phraseAn expression used to indicate the continuation of a list, series, or pattern when the remaining items are obvious, unimportant, or too numerous to specify.

Similar
and so forthand the likeand whatnot
Cite this entry
APA

or so on. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/or%20so%20on

MLA

“or so on.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/or%20so%20on. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “or so on,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/or%20so%20on.

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