both1 determiner, predeterminer, pronounboth2 conjunction
bothboth1 /bəʊθ $ boʊθ/ ●●● S1 W1 determiner, predeterminer, pronoun 
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use this to talk about two people or things together: · Paul and I are both scared of spiders.· I can't decide which dress to buy. I like them both.· Both drivers were injured, but not seriously.both the/these/my etc: · Both the robbers were wearing masks.· Both their parents are doctors.both of: · Both of us felt a little sick after dinner.· Both of the windows had been broken.
spoken both the people that you are talking about: · While the two of them talked about cars, I went into the kitchen to make coffee.· We're taking a romantic vacation - just the two of us.· I want the money to be shared equally between the two of you.
British spoken both the people that you are talking about - used especially when you are angry or disappointed with them: · Get out of here, the pair of you!· There we were, stranded in the middle of nowhere with no money between the pair of us.
use this to talk about two people or things when you think of them as separate: · My wife and I each have our own bank account.each of: · Each of the teams has already won two games.
use this to say that each of two people does the same thing to the other, or has the same feeling about the other: · My boyfriend and I don't talk to each other very much anymore.· The twins looked at one another and giggled.each other's/one another's: · Ron and Joe didn't like each other's girlfriends.
use this to talk about one of two people, places, or things, especially when it does not matter which one: · "Would you like tea or coffee?" "Either - I don't mind."· You can operate the controls with either hand.either of: · If you see either of these men, contact the police immediately.· She says she never met either of them before.either somebody/something or somebody/something: · I usually drink either coke or beer with pizza.
not one or the other of two people, places, or things etc: · "Do you want milk or lemon in your tea?" "Neither, thanks."· The game wasn't very exciting, and neither team played well.neither of: · Luckily, neither of the passengers was hurt in the crash.neither somebody/something nor somebody/something: · Neither her mother nor her father knew about her boyfriend.
: mutual feelings/friends/interest etc mutual feelings etc are ones that both people have at the same time: · The couple were introduced to each other by a mutual friend.· An investment in my company would be to our mutual benefit.· They would meet every week to discuss matters of mutual interest.
to both have the same opinion, attitude, interest etc: · They share an interest in 16th century architecture.· My husband and my mother share the same birthday.
each one of two people or things use this to talk about two people or things together: · We both really enjoyed the evening.· I can't decide which dress to buy, I like them both.· Both drivers were injured, but not seriously.both of: · Both of us felt ill the next day.· Both of the windows had been broken.both the/these/my etc: · Both her attackers were wearing masks and gloves.· Both her parents are doctors.
use this to talk about two or more people or things when you think of them as separate: · My wife and I each have our own bank account.each of: · In the cup final, each player gets a medal, even the substitutes.
use this to talk about one of two people, places, or things, especially when it does not matter which one: · "Would you like tea or coffee?" "Either - I don't mind."· You can enjoy the view from either window.either of: · If you see either of these men, contact the police immediately.· She says she has never seen either of them before.either somebody/something or somebody/something: · I usually drink either coke or beer.
not one of two people, places, or things, and not the other: · "Do you want milk or lemon in your tea?" "Neither thanks."· The game wasn't very exciting. Neither team played well.neither of: · Luckily, neither of the passengers was hurt in the crash.neither somebody/something nor somebody/something: · Neither Mary nor the doctor was willing to use the word "cancer".
use this to say that each of two people does the same thing to the other, or has the same feeling about the other: · The twins looked at one another and giggled.· We don't see each other so often now.each other's/one another's: · They used to borrow each other's clothes.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
People of both sexes (=both men and women) buy her records. Loyalty works both ways (=involves two opposite or matching effects): we are loyal to our employees and, in turn, they are loyal to us.
· We both come from Scotland.
· We have both worked there.
· They could both be described as robots.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES· The traffic in both directions on the motorway wasn't moving at all.
People of both sexes (=both men and women) buy her records. Loyalty works both ways (=involves two opposite or matching effects): we are loyal to our employees and, in turn, they are loyal to us.PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► have a foot in both camps
1used to talk about two people, things etc together, and emphasize that each is included: - Job-sharing gives me the best of both worlds - I can be with my children and keep my professional status.
- All in all, a great place to enjoy the best of both worlds.
- An arrangement like this can often be the best of both worlds.
- And taking into account the prices of both the ME-6 and ME-10 they really are the best of both worlds.
- But if the eye can remain open without being seen, then the prey has the best of both worlds.
- Supporters say this type of extended day is the best of both worlds.
- This is the best of both worlds.
- Used in conjunction with a moisturising conditioner, it will give your lank locks the best of both worlds.
- You get the best of both worlds in a job like this: use your strong back and your agile mind.
- Back in the twenties, the Millay sisters were known in New York society for burning the candle at both ends.
- Bright was turned down on both counts by Field, whose principal consideration was the weather.
- By contrast, Gordon says, the Net fails on several counts.
- He had failed on both counts.
- He was convicted by a jury on all counts and sentenced to 41 months in prison.
- He was too ambitious on both counts.
- I am afraid that, on all counts, it is going to fall down.
- I find this unconvincing on several counts.
- Missing Valuables Dear Missing: Yes, on both counts.
- It cuts both ways to both parties.
- The company will probably discover, to its chagrin, that it cuts both ways.
- When our album Cuts Both Ways was released in 1989, I couldn't believe how successful it was.
- They sat outside local shopping centers and recorded more than 350 adults as they walked through doors that swung both ways.
- It's either me or her. You can't have it both ways!
Both Helen’s parents are doctors. Hold it in both hands. You can both swim, can’t you? They both started speaking together. Oxford is not far from Stratford, so you can easily visit both in a day.both of Both of my grandfathers are farmers.2somebody can’t have it both ways used to say that someone cannot have the advantages that come from two separate situations because they cannot exist together: It’s either me or her. You can’t have it both ways.GRAMMARWord order• You use both before a plural noun: · Both women were tall.• You use both or both of before a determiner such as ‘the’, ‘these’, or ‘my’: · Both (of) the women were tall.· Both (of) her parents are dead. ✗Don’t say: the both women | her both parents• You use both after a pronoun: · We both come from Scotland.• You use both after the first auxiliary verb: · We have both worked there.· They could both be described as robots.NegativesBoth is not usually used in negative clauses. You say: · Neither of these methods is perfect. ✗Don’t say: Both of these methods are not perfect.both1 determiner, predeterminer, pronounboth2 conjunction
bothboth2 conjunction COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES People of both sexes (=both men and women) buy her records. Loyalty works both ways (=involves two opposite or matching effects): we are loyal to our employees and, in turn, they are loyal to us.
· The traffic in both directions on the motorway wasn't moving at all.
People of both sexes (=both men and women) buy her records. Loyalty works both ways (=involves two opposite or matching effects): we are loyal to our employees and, in turn, they are loyal to us.PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► have a foot in both camps
both ... and ... used to emphasize that something is true not just of one person, thing, or situation but also of another: - Both he and his wife enjoy tennis.
- Donny plays both football and baseball.
- Jane's kids are both rude and spoiled.
- Job-sharing gives me the best of both worlds - I can be with my children and keep my professional status.
- All in all, a great place to enjoy the best of both worlds.
- An arrangement like this can often be the best of both worlds.
- And taking into account the prices of both the ME-6 and ME-10 they really are the best of both worlds.
- But if the eye can remain open without being seen, then the prey has the best of both worlds.
- Supporters say this type of extended day is the best of both worlds.
- This is the best of both worlds.
- Used in conjunction with a moisturising conditioner, it will give your lank locks the best of both worlds.
- You get the best of both worlds in a job like this: use your strong back and your agile mind.
- Back in the twenties, the Millay sisters were known in New York society for burning the candle at both ends.
- Bright was turned down on both counts by Field, whose principal consideration was the weather.
- By contrast, Gordon says, the Net fails on several counts.
- He had failed on both counts.
- He was convicted by a jury on all counts and sentenced to 41 months in prison.
- He was too ambitious on both counts.
- I am afraid that, on all counts, it is going to fall down.
- I find this unconvincing on several counts.
- Missing Valuables Dear Missing: Yes, on both counts.
- It cuts both ways to both parties.
- The company will probably discover, to its chagrin, that it cuts both ways.
- When our album Cuts Both Ways was released in 1989, I couldn't believe how successful it was.
- They sat outside local shopping centers and recorded more than 350 adults as they walked through doors that swung both ways.
- It's either me or her. You can't have it both ways!
He’s lived in both Britain and America. She can both speak and write Japanese. Both he and his wife enjoy tennis.