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Both vs both of

Both "both" and "both of" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Both" is used before a plural noun or pronoun, while "both of" is used before a determiner or pronoun. The choice between the two depends on the structure of the sentence.

Last updated: April 04, 2024 • 232 views

Both

The word "both" is correct when used before a plural noun or pronoun.

Use "both" before a plural noun or pronoun to indicate two items or people together.

Examples:

  • Both cats are sleeping.
  • Both of my sisters are doctors.
  • Both options are good.
  • Both of them are coming to the party.
  • Both books are interesting.
  • Both sides tolerated him... until recently.
  • Both so easy to apply with special formula adhesive.
  • Both cars provide 30% protection.
  • Both his parents were perfect role models.
  • Both had stolen men their sisters loved.
  • Both missing children apparently went without struggle or protest.
  • Both bottles are of course identical.
  • Both of you answer the question.
  • Both our peoples are threatened with complete annihilation.
  • Both always fretting about what tomorrow may bring.
  • Both defendants are remanded in custody.
  • Both victims work for ZBZ Security.
  • Both versions: original and Lohan.
  • Both Facebook postings were authored by Gypsy.
  • Both main characters have carpentry backgrounds.
  • Both teams hold until prize is acquired.
  • Both of whom are now dead.
  • Both girls already speak broad Yorkshire.
  • Both suspects have a warrant pending.
  • Both numbers only called each other.

Alternatives:

  • the two
  • the pair
  • the couple
  • the duo
  • the twosome

both of

The phrase "both of" is correct when used before a determiner or pronoun.

Use "both of" before a determiner or pronoun to indicate two items or people together.

Examples:

  • Both of the cats are sleeping.
  • Both of my sisters are doctors.
  • Both of the options are good.
  • Both of them are coming to the party.
  • Both of the books are interesting.
  • Shockwave treats both of the problems simultaneously.
  • They interviewed both of the neighbors independently.
  • Fancies himself quite the hunter, both of animals and women.
  • Thus, Kaulika is an energy both of spirit and matter.
  • Deputy Bonds had Records run both of their registrations.
  • She just had tooy around With both of the salvatore brothers.
  • I destroyed both of my parents' cars.
  • I've been shot in both of my legs.
  • I know you were close with both of the concolinos.
  • What message boards? both of which carry... this.
  • I came here tonight to have fun with both of my dates.
  • They murdered both of their parents in order to inherit the family fortune.
  • Something for both of my sons.
  • She rescued two other young American women, both of whom told similar stories.
  • So someone else strangled both of 'em.
  • Janvier cuts off both of his in return.
  • Which would also explain the damage to both of their skulls.
  • Besides, spider-man lost both of his parents, too...
  • We believe that Bartowski and his team are responsible for both of their deaths.
  • Maybe one or both of her kids.

Alternatives:

  • the two of
  • the pair of
  • the couple of
  • the duo of
  • the twosome of

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