both
Translation
both
Examples
Both my parents are teachers.
Both my parents are teachers.
I like both.
I like both.
She is both smart and funny.
She is both smart and funny.
Grammar Patterns
both ((plural noun)) used to refer to two people or things Both cars are red.
both of ((possessive pronoun/the)) ((plural noun)) used to refer to two people or things Both of my sisters live here.
both ((adjective)) and ((adjective)) used to emphasize that two qualities exist together The movie was both long and boring.
Similar Words
Synonyms: the two, the pair; Antonyms: neither
Etymology
From Old English 'bā thā', literally 'the two'.
Memory Tips
'Both' always refers to two things. Think of 'bo-' as two circles side-by-side.