Meaning of the word both in English
What does both mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
both
US /boʊθ/
UK /bəʊθ/
Determiner
used to refer to two people or things, regarded and identified together
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Both of them are coming to the party.
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She speaks both English and French.
Pronoun
referring to two people or things previously mentioned or implied
Example:
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She invited John and Mary. Both accepted.
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The cars are fast and reliable. I like both.
Conjunction
used before two adjectives or nouns joined by ‘and’ to emphasize that something applies to each of them
Example:
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He is both intelligent and kind.
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The movie was both funny and touching.