Both

Word BOTH
Character 4
Hyphenation both
Pronunciations /bəʊθ/

Definitions and meanings of "Both"

What do we mean by both?

One and the other; relating to or being two in conjunction. adjective

The one and the other. pronoun

Used with and to indicate that each of two things in a coordinated phrase or clause is included. conjunction

Including the two (terms or notions mentioned): an adverb preceding two coördinate terms (words or phrases) joined by and, and standing thus in an apparent conjunctional correlation, both … and, equivalent to not only … but also. Both is thus used sometimes before three or more coördinate terms.

The one and the other; the two; the pair or the couple, in reference to two persons or things specially mentioned, and denoting that neither of them is to be excluded, either absolutely or (as with either) as an alternative, from the statement.

The genitive both's (ME. bothes, bothers, earlier bother, bathre) is now disused; in the earlier period it was joined usually with the genitive plural of the personal pronoun. Subsequently the simple both, equivalent to of both, was used.

As well; not only; equally. conjunction

The one and the other; the two; the pair, without exception of either. adjective

Each of the two; one and the other. determiner

Each of more than two. determiner

Including both (used with and) conjunction

(used with count nouns) two considered together; the two adjective

Each of the two, or of the two kinds.

The wonderful state of being high and drunk simultaneously. After you try both, there's no other way to be. Urban Dictionary

The combined set of two (or more) squishies (namely breasts). Urban Dictionary

A combination of broth and bread. Both is the main source of nourishment in communist nations. In some countries, it is eaten as much as 18 times a day. As Stalin himself once said, "a comrade with both, is a comrade with a smile". Research has shown, the more both you eat, the more left-wing you become. In Russia, rather than socialising at the pub like English folk, men gather in both kitchens. In Ukraine, it is traditional to make both from family pets once deceased. If you eat both too much, you sprout a moustache. Urban Dictionary

The state of being intoxicated by both marijuana and alcohol in such a way that one's reality is possibly spinning, nausea may set in, munchies may set in, and one may simply pass out. Urban Dictionary

The desire for two mutually exclusive things. Equivalent to eating one's cake and having it, too. Urban Dictionary

(n.) one who is extremely stupid, a moron, a brainless jerk. (adj.) to add an extreme to stupidity, such as "bothing idiot"; to be extremely stupid or moronic. Urban Dictionary

A dude who's into both sexes. Guys and Girls Urban Dictionary

Used to shorten both and the Urban Dictionary

(verb) to defecate and urinate in the same sitting Urban Dictionary

When you vomit and have diarrhea simultaneously, most likely caused by food poisoning ; the 5000% most nightmarish thing that can happen to a human being. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Both

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The word "both" in example sentences

Now he's taking both girls to the supermarket for a list of about five items; I'm not at all sure he's ever taken them *both* since Emer started walking, so it may be an exciting experience for him. ❋ Ailbhe (2008)

Greece is in Europe..but that is Geography..so is Egypt is in Africa…but both are considered Middle Eastern countries…..both are old civilizations linked to each others..and the whole area… ❋ Unknown (2007)

He would help them, He would make them both -- _both_ good and great -- great after a pause, as being perhaps not a worthy aspiration. ❋ Sarah Grand (N/A)

The ritual implies both the knowledge of the law of sacrifice and the proper practice of that law, _both understanding and works_. ❋ Lionel D. Barnett (N/A)

I have, therefore, thought of the following expedient, which will almost answer the same purpose -- viz. that all power, both _legislative and executive, ecclesiastical and civil_, may be divided among _both sexes_; and that they may be equally capable of sitting in Parliament. ❋ Various (N/A)

You next proceed to form marriages, both in ascending and in descending lines, with cards on the outside of _both_ groups (Rule I). ❋ Adelaide Cadogan (N/A)

Perhaps the very best guide will be to aim at what will make both head and feet perfectly comfortable, and _both_ of natural heat. ❋ John Kirk (N/A)

“Why, they’re both here, —both the boats, ” said Bob, as he got into the one where Maggie was. ❋ Unknown (1917)

"No, sir, if Brother John _or you either, _ should drink one drop of the liquors mentioned and be expelled therefor, you would both be helplessly beyond the pale of the lodge, even though you had _both taken the obligation a thousand times!" ❋ Unknown (1874)

First, your faith, and mine; and then, the strength and repose of that other faithfulness, which is round us both; in which—we will _both_ walk, Hazel, shall we not? ' ❋ Susan Warner (1852)

But pray consider, if both a _moral_ and _natural_ Ability be requisite to keep God's Laws, what signifies which of these is wanting, when we may as well be without _both_, as without _either_. ❋ Richard Finch (1736)

This is true for both sides, and * both* sides know it. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Now if this report of the belief of the French nation was _not_ true, the British Public were completely imposed upon; if it _were_ true, then both nations were, at the same time, rejoicing in the event of the same battle, as a signal victory to themselves; and consequently one or other, at least, of these nations must have been the dupes of their government: for if the battle was never fought at all, or was not decisive on either side, in that case _both_ parties were deceived. ❋ Richard Whately (1825)

There *will* come a time where the courts note that it isn’t equal for the woman to be able to choose both the life of the baby *and* if the other person is financially responsible, especially given that many laws/regulations have to note that *both* parties chose the risky behavior. ❋ Unknown (2010)

While Mahomet spelled his name both as Mahomet and Mahomed, I follow Fisher in using the former unless referring to a specific instance where the latter was employed. ❋ Leslie Dunton-Downer (2010)

Keep in mind how a name both looks and sounds, as well as nickname potential and how it sounds with your last name. ❋ Leslie Goldman (2012)

Silver stared at him, his expression both hopeful and wary. ❋ Adrian Phoenix (2011)

This party [won't be] fun [unless] I'm [utterly annihilated]. Time to get both. ❋ Bob Shilaski (2010)

[Logan], [look], we're [holding] both our boths at once! ❋ Notthetaffraotter (2010)

"both! both! both! both! both!" ❋ Count Gibbsular (2007)

Damn I'm so [bothed] right now [I need] to go [lay down] dude. ❋ KyleTheMan621 (2007)

[Monica] found herself bothing a weekend in the [mountains] and a day [at the beach]. ❋ Hopkins21 (2020)

(n.) Those jocks over there a bothings. (adj.)[Harrison] [Callaghan] is such a [bothing] jerk. ❋ BatgirltheThird (2009)

[Danuja] is a Bothe ❋ Catdaddy_warbuck (2018)

Both the [elephants] are [fat] becomes: Bothe elephants are fat ❋ Bob (2004)

**Near the end of a long [road trip] through the worst part of Florida** Max: Dude, I can't wait to get there. I gotta go so bad! Tim: Should I [pull over]? Max: Nah, [I'll wait] cuz I need to both. Tim: Oh, I thought you had to piss. Max: Nah. I gotta both. ❋ Maxwell Dope (2015)

Dining at Chipotle is straight [risky business]; you'll most likely end up in the bathroom [bothing] all over and inside the toilette and [trashcan]. ❋ Gyaradocious (2019)

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