BOTH


Meaning of BOTH in English

/bohth/ , adj.

1. one and the other; two together: He met both sisters. Both performances were canceled.

pron.

2. the one as well as the other: Both of us were going to the party.

conj.

3. alike; equally: He is both ready and willing.

[ 1125-75; ME bothe, bathe, influenced by Scand (cf. ON bathir both; c. G, D beide, Goth ba tho skipa both (the) ships, OHG bêde bai thai ); r. ME bo, ba, OE ba; c. Goth bai; akin to L ambo, Gk ámpho, Lith abù, Skt ubháu ]

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