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all of them vs Both of them

Both "all of them" and "both of them" are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. "All of them" is used when referring to a group of more than two items, while "both of them" is used when referring to exactly two items.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 781 views

all of them

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a group of more than two items.

Use "all of them" when you want to refer to every item in a group that consists of more than two items.

Examples:

  • I have three cats, and all of them are black.
  • She bought five books, and all of them are mysteries.
  • 5 days ago ... I Believe in Miracles. Just Not All of Them. ... An illustration of psychedelic shapes coming out of a man's head. ... I want to begin with a ...
  • Sep 11, 2020 ... Julie Bergan - All of Them (Official Video). 25K views · 4 years ago ...more. Julie Bergan. 109K. Subscribe. 688. Share.
  • Jul 28, 2011 ... All of them is damaged. Which sentence is correct? I learnt in Primary School that "All" is singular and should be followed by "is".
  • Dec 2, 2013 ... Hello, how are you? I want to know the difference between 'All of it' and 'All of them' as this title said. I don't actually have texts to ...
  • Dec 18, 2021 ... Well, we can use 'all of them' as the subject of a verb, e.g., “All of them have appeared on TV,” but we couldn't do that with 'them all' ...
  • Jan 31, 2024 ... ALL OF THEM?! Was just rewatching the Buu Bits and this goes by so fast that I didn't give it a second thought on my first viewing. When ...
  • Feb 16, 2023 ... Not all of them, but most of them only show a date now instead of the description. English Forum Critical Bugs Closed · Natalie_Bouy 16 ...
  • Dec 10, 2015 ... All of them. I used to refer to my position on this issue as being in favor of gun control. Which is true, except that “gun control” at its ...
  • Feb 1, 2023 ... "Items in the carton don't have an FC eligible for all of them." ... And that's all the information I am provided.... I have my inventory all ...
  • Dashboard Help - Want to see ONLY current projects not ALL of them, · English Forum Tips and Tricks · Amy_Stansell 13 May 2021 15:22 1. I've archived old ...

Alternatives:

  • every one of them
  • each of them

Both of them

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to exactly two items.

Use "both of them" when you want to refer to two specific items.

Examples:

  • There are two cakes on the table, and both of them are chocolate.
  • I have two brothers, and both of them are doctors.
  • Both of them vanished, and no one knows where.
  • Both of them are actually still in our system.
  • Both of them at the dinner table.
  • Both of them, Archie and Patience.
  • Both of them... Burned at the stake.
  • Both of them died seconds later when Yazeed activated his suicide vest.
  • Both of them want us to admit their children in school.
  • Both of them have to know what's in that inscription.
  • Both of them died very uncomfortably.
  • Both of them disappeared before they were able to testify.
  • Both of them, their bodies were right here.
  • Both of them are guilty, especially Darby.
  • Both of them love Sasha with all their hearts.
  • Both of them are married with children, actually.
  • Tom has two sons. Both of them live in Boston.
  • Both of them with your old friend.
  • Both of them had high levels of Oxycodone in their systems.
  • Both of them had high levels of Oxycodone in their systems.
  • They told me - Both of them.
  • Both of them, they should teach a class.

Alternatives:

  • the two of them
  • the pair of them

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