Results for both

Definitions of both:

part of speech: conjunction, adverb

As well, equally, not only; with and; as, both the living and the dead; also; as, here were hate and love both.

part of speech: adjective, pronoun

The one and the other; the two.

part of speech: conjunction

As well: on the one side.

part of speech: adjective, conjunction

The one and the other; the two; as well.

part of speech: adjective or pronoun

The two: the one and the other.

Usage examples for both:

• Of course you both want to go. "Marjorie Dean High School Freshman", Pauline Lester

• Both refers to two objects previously mentioned, or had in mind, viewed or acting in connection; as, both men fired at once; " two men fired" might mean any two, out of any number, and without reference to any previous thought or mention. Twain is a nearly obsolete form of two. The two, or the twain, is practically equivalent to both both however, expresses a closer unity. We would say both men rushed against the enemy; the two men flew at each other. Compare EVERY. "",

• Her father and Peter both laughed. "The Eye of Dread", Payne Erskine

• Both Squire Dobb and old Hawkins were much astonished at the unexpected appearance. "Leo the Circus Boy", Ralph Bonehill