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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024both /boʊθ/USA pronunciation adj. [before a noun]- [~ + (the +) plural noun] one and the other;
two together: I met both sisters. I met both the sisters.
pron. - the one as well as the other:[Both were ill. I'll work or play but I can't do both.][~ + of]Both of us were ill. I want to see both of you now.
conj. - alike;
equally: I am both ready and willing. I can speak both English and Russian.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024both (bōth),USA pronunciation adj. - one and the other;
two together:He met both sisters. Both performances were canceled.
pron. - the one as well as the other:Both of us were going to the party.
conj. - alike;
equally:He is both ready and willing.
- *bai thai); replacing Middle English bo, ba, Old English bā; cognate with Gothic bai; akin to Latin ambō, Greek ámphō, Lithuanian abù, Sanskrit ubháu
- 1125–75; Middle English bothe, bathe, influenced by Scandinavian (compare Old Norse bāthir both; cognate with German, Dutch beide, Gothic ba tho skipa both (the) ships, Old High German bêde
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: both /bəʊθ/ determiner - the two; two considered together: both dogs were dirty
- (as pronoun): both are to blame
conj - (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 Ellen and Keith enjoyed the play, both new and exciting
Etymology: 12th Century: from Old Norse bāthir; related to Old High German bēde, Latin ambō, Greek amphō |