, and the like.

Hi,

I saw this in an article:

planets, stars, satelites, and the like.

Does "and the like" means etc. ?
Is it popular in english?

Thank you,
Ali

[Francois]

It means "and that kind of things".
it is pretty common I believe.

FRC

Thak you Francois for help.

Why do we need a comma before and?

"planets, stars, satelites, and the like."

Thanks again,
Ali

[Tdol]

A comma before 'and' in lists is optional.