Synonyms for
Both
Definition
referring to two people or things together
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- both of them
- both sides
- both hands
- both ways
- both equally
- both are
- both and
Word family
adverb both
Usage note
The word 'both' is used to refer to two things or people. It is often followed by 'and' to connect two elements. Avoid using 'both' with 'or'.
Example sentences
- Both of my sisters are taller than me.
- We can eat both pizza and salad for dinner.
- Both cats and dogs are cute pets.
- Both of us are going to the park.
- She has both a brother and a sister.
Quotes
Both tears and sweat are salty, but they render a different result. Tears will get you sympathy; sweat will get you change.
Both men and women ought to feel free to be sensitive. Both men and women ought to feel free to be strong.
Both my brothers played guitar, so I wanted to as well.