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both my vs both of my

Both "both my" and "both of my" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Both my" is used when the possessive pronoun "my" directly precedes a noun, while "both of my" is used when the possessive pronoun is followed by the preposition "of" before the noun.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 3897 views

both my

This phrase is correct when the possessive pronoun "my" directly precedes a noun.

This phrase is used when you want to indicate that two or more things belong to you.

Examples:

Both my parents are doctors.
I love both my cats equally.
Both my sisters are older than me.

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Both my parents are from London, or Both of my parents... You can use both of / neither of / either of + us/you/them: • (talking to two people) Can either of you ...
here again guys! Which would be the correct order?? -I felt empty over my both studies and job -I felt empty over both my studies and job. I think the second ...
18 hours ago ... Group Shot of both my parties (self.DnD). submitted 35 minutes ago * by CaptainNeatoman · http://imgur.com/hMLRqbR. We got so big, my ...
And both my parents was black. But they saw it fit that I talk right. Lyric Meaning. Truthfully, both of his parents are black, and this is about his speech – his ...

Alternatives:

my both
my two
my pair
my couple
my duo

both of my

This phrase is correct when the possessive pronoun is followed by the preposition "of" before the noun.

This phrase is used when you want to indicate that two or more things belong to you, with the addition of the preposition "of".

Examples:

I have read both of my books already.
Both of my brothers are taller than me.
She knows both of my secrets.

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Both my parents are from London, or Both of my parents... You can use both of / neither of / either of + us/you/them: • (talking to two people) Can either of you ...
5 days ago ... (or … both of my children.) Both her brothers are living in Canada. (or Both of her brothers …) We can use both before a noun: This button starts ...
Both (of) my friends arrived late to class. Both of the wheels wobble too much. A prize was given to both of the players. When we use Both (without of), we drop ...
May 23, 2012 ... Both (of) my parents like riding. She's eaten both (of) the chops. We can also use both without a determiner. She's eaten both chops. (=...both of ...

Alternatives:

my both
my two
my pair
my couple
my duo

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