Definition of both
: the one as well as the other both of us
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Origin and Etymology of both
Middle English bothe, probably from Old Norse bāthir; akin to Old High German beide both
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Definition of both
—used as a function word to indicate and stress the inclusion of each of two or more things specified by coordinated words, phrases, or clauses prized both for its beauty and for its utility he … who loveth well both man and bird and beast — S. T. Coleridge
Origin and Etymology of both
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Definition of both
: being the two : affecting or involving the one and the other both feet both his eyes both these armies
Origin and Etymology of both
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BOTH Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of both for English Language Learners
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—used before two words or phrases connected with and to stress that each is included
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Definition of both for English Language Learners
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—used to indicate that two things or people are being referred to rather than just one
BOTH Defined for Kids
Definition of both for Students
: each one of two things or people : the two both of us
Definition of both for Students
—used before two words or phrases connected with and to stress that each is included both New York and London
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