CEFR A2

both

determiner, pronoun, adverb

Meaning

A determiner, pronoun, or adverb used to refer to the two people or things that have just been mentioned.

Examples

Both of the children were happy to see their parents.
He likes both cats and dogs.

Synonyms: each, all, together, equally

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both (A2)

determiner, pronoun, adverb

Pronunciation: /boʊθ/

Definition

A determiner, pronoun, or adverb used to refer to the two people or things that have just been mentioned.

Examples

Both of the children were happy to see their parents.
He likes both cats and dogs.
They are both very talented musicians.

How to Use both

both of (prepositional phrase): Referring to two people or things previously mentioned. — "Both of the options are good."
both ... and ... (collocation): Connecting two elements that are both true or applicable. — "She is both a doctor and a writer."
both (adverb): To an equal degree; equally. — "They were both surprised by the announcement."

Synonyms of both

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Antonyms of both

Words with the opposite meaning to both:

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