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both
[ bohth ]
adjective
- one and the other; two together:
He met both sisters. Both performances were canceled.
pronoun
- the one as well as the other:
Both of us were going to the party.
conjunction
- alike; equally:
He is both ready and willing.
both
/ əʊθ /
determiner
- the two; two considered together
both dogs were dirty
- ( as pronoun )
both are to blame
conjunction
- coordinating used preceding words, phrases, or clauses joined by and , used to emphasize that not just one, but also the other of the joined elements is included
both new and exciting
both Ellen and Keith enjoyed the play
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of both1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of both1
Idioms and Phrases
- best of both worlds
- burn the candle at both ends
- cut both ways
- foot in both camps
- have it both ways
- play both ends against the middle
- work both sides of the street
Example Sentences
The coach discusses with them the value in both success and failure, creating a belief system, an unyielding dedication to practice — whether it’s sports or something else.
The Rams’ facility, both the current temporary one and the future permanent one, sit on the eastern parcel.
This brings us back around to the fundamental problem that underlies all versions of ugly-American roleplaying, both historically and in the rebooted Trump regime: It’s rooted in weakness, not in strength.
“He’s a bad dude on the court, both sides of the floor,” Zubac said about Leonard.
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival posted its set times for both of its weekends, with a fresh smattering of Millennial guitar rock added.
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