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both of them vs each one of them

Both "both of them" and "each one of them" are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. "Both of them" is used when referring to two specific items or people together, while "each one of them" is used when talking about individual items or people separately.

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both of them

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to two specific items or people together.

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

Examples:

  • I have two cats, and both of them are black.
  • She bought two dresses, and both of them are blue.
  • Oct 4, 2022 ... Hello! When we are talking about two books, for example, is it correct(ly?) to say: I like both of them. Or I like them both.
  • Sep 30, 2013 ... Both of them were not afraid. Is there a difference of partial vs complete negation? How about substituting "both" with "all" in both sentences?
  • Jun 7, 2020 ... Both of them should be correct as “It” is a pronoun which refers to something singular. Both , on the other hand, refers to plural(something more than one).
  • Jun 24, 2008 ... "Both of them" and "the two of them". The 'perpetrator' starts to say 'the three of them' (or some other small number), then counts in mid-phrase.
  • Dec 3, 2016 ... Either one works. "Both" implies "Both of them." They are interchangeable in English among native speakers.
  • Jun 17, 2021 ... If the second clause was a sentence on its own, it could be written "I am immensely grateful for both of them." To turn this into a relative ...
  • May 8, 2021 ... Both of them will in most cases be inferred to mean "Is each of them usable?" Eliminating ambiguity would require clunky wording, such as "Is it ...
  • Jun 2, 2020 ... These Are My Sons [Both of Them] · Follow the same Jesus · Serve at the same church · Have the same dad · Have the same mom · Have the same sister ...
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  • Nov 22, 2017 ... The word “both” is an indefinite pronoun and is always plural; as a result, the correct sentence is “both of them are correct”. In the sentence ...

Alternatives:

  • the two of them
  • the pair of them
  • the two together

each one of them

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when talking about individual items or people separately.

Use "each one of them" when you want to refer to individual items or people separately.

Examples:

  • There are two cakes, and each one of them is different.
  • I have two brothers, and each one of them has a different job.
  • Sep 1, 2015 ... I am familiar with "each one of them". But I found #1 on BBC English learning website. Does sentences 2 is also correct? 3 He picked up forty of ...
  • Jun 10, 2024 ... I double checked each one of them in case if I mustook a lamp for a candle. I didn't.
  • Apr 6, 2024 ... Each one of them is a phenomenal talent and it's always a humbling experience to be around artists as inspiring as them. Thank you for having me ...
  • Oct 9, 2018 ... Can someone help me identify each one of them? Anime Spoilers. r/TokyoGhoul ...
  • Sep 13, 2024 ... Each one of them—gracious, beautiful, talented and I thank god every day for this experience. It has reminded me of some important things that I ...
  • Apr 16, 2022 ... I have to send an email to multiple recipients, however I must send an email to each one of them individually. I have been using 'forward ...
  • Nov 29, 2023 ... Three co-founders walk into a startup. Each one of them asks: "Where's our CEO?".
  • "Each one of them has a different voice. The Gretsch Guitars have one voice and the little @Fender has one voice. And all the old Martins have their own...
  • 5 days ago ... 143.6M posts. Discover videos related to I Have 4 Sisters Each One of Them on TikTok. See more videos about My Sisters Keeper Court Scene, ...
  • How to obtain a QuerySet of all rows, with specific fields for each one of them? Ask Question. Asked 13 years, 1 month ago. Modified 3 months ago.

Alternatives:

  • every one of them
  • each of them
  • every single one of them

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