And beyond vs That and more
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
And beyond
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
That and more
Top 5,000 (fairly common)
Most common: That and more
| And beyond | That and more | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ænd bɪˈjɒnd//🇺🇸 //ænd bɪˈjɑnd// | 🇬🇧 //ðæt ənd mɔː//🇺🇸 //ðæt ənd mɔr// |
| Meaning | And what comes after that | Includes this and additional things. |
| Example | This plan will help our business grow and beyond. | I bought apples, oranges, that and more. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Beyond 10,000 (less common) | Top 5,000 (fairly common) |
| Collocations | go and beyond, think and beyond, reach and beyond, explore and beyond | that and more, include that and more, offer that and more |
| Common mistakes | Incorrectly used in formal writing., Confusion with 'and more'., Using it without a clear reference point. | Omitting the context before using the phrase., Using 'that and more' in overly formal written communication., Misusing it to imply a singular item rather than plurality. |
| Usage notes | Used to suggest that something extends further than mentioned. Common in both spoken and written contexts, suitable for storytelling and discussions. | Use 'that and more' to emphasize that there are additional items or aspects related to something previously mentioned. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but can be informal in casual conversations. |
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Frequently asked questions: And beyond vs That and more
What's the difference between And beyond and That and more?
And beyond: And what comes after that That and more: Includes this and additional things.
Which is more common: And beyond and That and more?
That and more is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
And beyond: This plan will help our business grow and beyond. That and more: I bought apples, oranges, that and more.
Can I use And beyond and That and more interchangeably?
Not always. And beyond and That and more are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.