both
word
/ˈboʊθ/
bohth
/bˈəʊθ/
bohth
Definition
Used to refer to two people or things together, meaning 'the two' or 'each of the two'.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used with plural nouns; it is common in both formal and informal contexts. Common collocations: 'both sides', 'both of them'. Don't confuse with 'either' which refers to one or the other.
Spanish: ambosPortuguese (BR): ambosPortuguese (PT): ambosChinese (Simplified): 两者Chinese (Traditional): 兩者Hindi: दोनोंArabic: كلاهماBengali: উভয় - দুইজনই - দুইটিইRussian: оба - обеJapanese: 両方Vietnamese: cả haiKorean: 둘 다Turkish: her ikisi - ikisi deUrdu: دونوںIndonesian: keduanya
Example Sentences
She speaks both English and Spanish fluently.
natural
Both answers are correct.
basic
Both of my friends are coming to the party.
basic
I like both tea and coffee.
basic
I want to visit both Paris and Rome this year.
natural
Both of them agreed to help with the project.
natural