both — the two; the one as well as the other
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the two; the one as well as the other
Pronunciation (IPA): /boʊθ/
Example Sentences
- Both my pizza and your burger look delicious!
- Both of my cats are sleeping on my keyboard right now.
- I need both English and math to graduate.
both
NOUN[/boʊθ/]
the two; the one as well as the other
She holds both shopping bags in one hand and her phone in the other.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'both' derives from Old Norse 'báðir', meaning 'two together' or 'both'. This root is common across Germanic languages, tracing back to Proto-Germanic *bai- (two), reflecting the Indo-European dual number system for referring to pairs.
Breakdown
Old Norse báðir represents the dual form combining Proto-Germanic *ba- (two) + -ir (dual nominative ending), which evolved into the Middle English 'bothe' before settling into modern 'both' as an invariant adjective and pronoun.
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📝Examples
“Both my pizza and your burger look delicious!”
“Both of my cats are sleeping on my keyboard right now.”
“I need both English and math to graduate.”
“Both teams played well in the final match.”
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