both

Used to refer to two people or things together, indicating that each of the two is included.

arكلمة تستخدم للإشارة إلى شخصين أو شيئين معًا، مع التأكيد على أن كلًّا منهما مشمول وداخل في الحكم. تفيد معنى الاثنين معًا أو كلًّا من الاثنين.ruИспользуется для обозначения двух людей или предметов вместе, указывая на то, что каждый из них включён.esSe usa para referirse a dos personas o cosas juntas, indicando que cada una de ellas está incluida.frS'emploie pour désigner deux personnes ou choses ensemble, en indiquant que chacun des deux est inclus.deBezieht sich auf zwei Personen oder Dinge gemeinsam und besagt, dass jede der beiden gemeint ist.ptUsado para se referir a duas pessoas ou coisas juntas, indicando que cada uma delas está incluída. Pode significar 'os dois' ou 'as duas', e também 'ambos' ou 'ambas'.zh用于指两个人或两个事物一起，表示两者都包括在内，每一个都算上。

1. The two considered together A1 formal

   Referring to two people or things together; the two.

   • Both children are playing in the garden.
   • She held both books in her hands.
   • Both options seem equally good.

   arكِلاruОбаesambosfrl'un et l'autredebeideptAmboszh两者都

   المرادفات: pairtwo

   الأضداد: neither

• more both comparative form
• most both superlative form

This word functions as a distributive determiner that refers to two people, things, or groups considered together as a complete pair. It emphasizes that the statement applies equally to both items in the pair without exception, helping to indicate totality for exactly two entities. It typically precedes plural nouns or noun phrases and can also appear before other determiners such as possessives or demonstratives.

arكلمة تُستخدم للإشارة إلى شيئين أو شخصين معًا، مع التأكيد على أن الحكم يشمل كليهما دون استثناء.ruСлово, которое используется как детерминатив для указания на два объекта или человека вместе, подчеркивая, что утверждение относится к обоим без исключения.esDeterminante que se usa para señalar a dos objetos o personas juntos, indicando que la afirmación se aplica a los dos sin excepción. También puede referirse a los dos elementos de un par o grupo de dos.frDéterminant utilisé pour désigner deux objets ou personnes ensemble, en soulignant que l'énoncé s'applique aux deux sans exception. Peut aussi signifier « l'un et l'autre » ou « les deux ensemble ».deDeterminativ, das sich auf zwei Personen oder Dinge gemeinsam bezieht und betont, dass die Aussage für beide ohne Ausnahme gilt.ptPalavra usada como determinante para indicar dois objetos ou pessoas em conjunto, enfatizando que a afirmação se aplica aos dois sem exceção.zh用于指代两个对象或人，强调所述内容同时适用于两者，无一例外。

1. Distributive determiner referring to two items together B1 formal

   Used before a plural noun or noun phrase to indicate that the following statement applies to each of exactly two people or things equally. It highlights the inclusion of the entire pair and often stresses that there are no exceptions within those two.

   • Both options seem equally attractive to most voters.
   • She invited both friends to the celebration last weekend.
   • Both engines started smoothly after the repair work was completed.
   • The committee reviewed both proposals carefully before making a final choice.
   • Both sides of the argument contain valid points worth considering.

   arأداة توزيعية تشير إلى اثنين معًاruРаспределительный детерминатив, относящийся к двум объектам вместеesambosfrles deux, l'un et l'autredeVerteilender Determinativ für zwei Dinge zusammenptDeterminante distributivo referente a dois itens em conjuntozh指代两个对象的分配限定词

2. Used with other determiners (predeterminer position) B1 formal

   Appears before another determiner such as 'the', 'my', 'these' or similar, followed by a plural noun, to refer to the complete pair of specified items. In this construction it can optionally be followed by 'of' with little change in meaning.

   • Both the candidates performed well during the interview process.
   • I enjoyed both my trips to the mountains this year.
   • Both these paintings belong to the same private collection.
   • She thanked both her teachers for their valuable guidance.
   • Both of our suggestions were accepted by the team without hesitation.

   arاستخدامه مع أدوات التعريف والتنكير الأخرى (موضع ما قبل الأداة)ruИспользование с другими детерминативами (позиция преддетерминатива)esAmbos (con otros determinantes)frles deux (avec déterminant)deVerwendung mit anderen Determinativen (Prädeterminativstellung)ptUso com outros determinantes (posição de predeterminante)zh与其他限定词连用（前置限定词位置）

A word used to refer to two people or things together, indicating that the statement applies to each of the two equally. It functions as a pronoun when standing in place of previously mentioned nouns or noun phrases to avoid repetition, emphasizing that both items share the same quality, action, or characteristic.

arضمير يُستخدم للإشارة إلى شخصين أو شيئين معًا، مع التأكيد على أن الحكم ينطبق على كل واحد منهما. ويُستعمل أيضًا للربط بين اسمين أو ضميرين متعاطفين.ruМестоимение, которое используется для ссылки на двух людей или вещей вместе, указывая, что утверждение относится к каждому из них.esPronombre o determinante que se refiere a dos personas o cosas juntas, indicando que la afirmación se aplica a cada una de ellas.frPronom utilisé pour désigner deux personnes ou choses ensemble, indiquant que l'énoncé s'applique à chacune d'elles.dePronomen, das sich auf zwei Personen oder Dinge gemeinsam bezieht und besagt, dass die Aussage für jede von ihnen gilt. Es kann auch beide zusammen als Paar meinen.ptPronome que se refere a duas pessoas ou coisas em conjunto, indicando que a afirmação se aplica a cada uma delas.zh代词，用于指代两个人或事物，表示所陈述的内容适用于两者中的每一个；也可指两者都包括在内。

1. As a pronoun referring to two people or things A2 formal

   Used independently to replace two previously mentioned nouns or a noun phrase, showing that the same statement is true for each of the two. It always refers exclusively to exactly two entities and takes a plural verb.

   • There are two options on the menu. I like both equally.
   • My parents are coming to visit. Both are excited about the trip.
   • She invited her two best friends, and both accepted the invitation.
   • The two teams played well, but both lost important players due to injury.
   • I bought two shirts yesterday, and both fit perfectly.

   arضمير يشير إلى شخصين أو شيئينruВ качестве местоимения, обозначающего двух людей или вещейesambos/ambas (pronombre)frpronom signifiant l'un et l'autredeAls Pronomen für zwei Personen oder DingeptComo pronome que se refere a duas pessoas ou coisaszh作为代词，指两个人或事物

2. In constructions with personal pronouns (they both, we both, etc.) B1 formal

   Placed after a subject or object pronoun to emphasize that the action or state applies to each member of a pair. It adds focus without changing the core meaning but highlights the inclusion of both individuals.

   • They both decided to study abroad next year.
   • We both enjoy reading mystery novels in our free time.
   • The coach praised them both for their excellent performance.
   • You both need to arrive early if you want good seats.
   • Let’s open them both now and see what is inside.

   arفي التراكيب مع ضمائر المتكلم والمخاطب والغائبruВ конструкциях с личными местоимениями (they both, we both и т.д.)esambos (pospuesto a pronombres)frtous deux / toutes deux (après un pronom)deIn Konstruktionen mit Personalpronomen (they both, we both usw.)ptEm construções com pronomes pessoais (they both, we both etc.)zh用于人称代词之后（they both、we both 等）