Pronunciation

/boʊθ/

Definitions

Adjective

• Refers to two or more: Designates that something applies to two or more individuals or entities simultaneously. For example: “Both children want to go to the park.”
• Mutual: Shared by or involving two or more parties. For example: “Their opinions were both in favor of the proposal.”
• Equal: Indicating an equal share or status. For example: “Both teams played with outstanding skill.”

Noun

• Each of two: Refers to one of two individuals or things being considered together. For example: “Ask both participants for their input.”
• Couple: In the context of relationships, refers to two people involved together. For example: “They make a great both.”

Pronoun

• Shared: Used to refer to two or more people or things collectively. For example: “Both of them are coming to the meeting.”

Phrases

• “Both sides agreed” indicates mutual consent.
• “Both A and B” signifies that both elements are included.
• “Neither… nor… both…” contrasts one with the other and includes both.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “Both teams won their matches, earning a spot in the finals.”
• Noun: “The both of them had different ideas about the project.”
• Pronoun: “I’ll give the book to both of them, since they’re interested.”

Synonyms

• Each
• Either
• Boths
• Mutual
• Joint
• Coequal
• Shared
• Corresponding
• Together

Note: The use of “boths” as a synonym for “both” is not standard, but occasionally seen in informal or colloquial contexts.