Both - translation, pronunciation and examples
both
the two people or things together
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beide Augen
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exactly means the two people or things together
means every person or thing separately, not together
means the two together, often before a pronoun or determiner phrase
means a pair of two linked things or people
describes two people or things together, but is not a standard synonym in formal use
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What's the difference between both / each / both of / the pair / two together
exactly means the two people or things together
Both answers are correct.
Оба ответа правильные.
Each child got a gift.
Каждый ребёнок получил подарок.
means the two together, often before a pronoun or determiner phrase
Both of them are ready.
Оба из них готовы.
means a pair of two linked things or people
The pair of shoes is new.
Пара туфель новая.
describes two people or things together, but is not a standard synonym in formal use
The two together look better.
Вдвоём они выглядят лучше.
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How to pronounce both and what this word means
both translation: оба. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce both
/bəʊθ/
both translation
оба
both examples
Both answers are correct.
both transcription
/bəʊθ/, /boʊθ/
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both meaning: what does it mean?
the two people or things together
both pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
both is pronounced as /bəʊθ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
both definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Both answers are correct. Translation: Оба ответа правильные.
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