co|or|di|nat|ing conjunction

co|or|di|nat|ing conjunction
co|or|di|nat|ing conjunction «coh R duh NAY tihng»,
a conjunction that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal rank. »

“And” and “but” are coordinating conjunctions.


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