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both of them is vs both of them are

The correct phrase is 'both of them are.' 'Both' is a plural pronoun and should be followed by a plural verb 'are.'
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Last updated: January 17, 2025 • 7957 views

'Both of them is' is incorrect.

"both of them is"

Incorrect - 'both' is a plural pronoun and should be followed by a plural verb 'are.'
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'Both of them are' is the correct form.

"both of them are"

Correct - 'both' is a plural pronoun and should be followed by a plural verb 'are.'
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  • Nov 22, 2017 ... Both of them are okay, is correct. Word 'are' is for plural. 'is' is for individual/one/singular. Hope this helps.
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