Both

/boʊθ/

Meaning & Definition

conjunction

Used to refer to two people or things together.

Both cats are sleeping on the couch.

Used to indicate that something applies equally to two items.

She is both a talented singer and an excellent dancer.

Referring to two individuals or groups considered together.

Both the team and the coach were pleased with the outcome.

Used to emphasize that two options or situations are true.

You can both call me and text me if you need assistance.

Indicating that two things coexist in some manner.

Both the book and the movie have their merits.

Middle English 'baughe', from Old English 'bā', indicating two.

both and

used to indicate that two entities are included or involved

both sides

referring to two opposing perspectives or positions

both feet

to be fully involved in a situation

pair

a set of two similar things.

duet

a performance by two people.

dual

involving two parts.

both of them

They were both late to the meeting.