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both

US /boʊθ/

determiner, pronoun Foundation · A2 Đời sống hằng ngày

Definition

(used with count nouns) two considered together; the two

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Both candidates have impressive resumes and strong references from past employers.

Collocations

  • Easy both my parents
    describing both my parents ((used with count nouns) two considered together; the two)
  • Medium mutually beneficial to both sides
    describing mutually beneficial to both sides (in a mutual or shared manner)
  • Hard satisfy both regulatory requirements
    to satisfy both regulatory requirements, meaning to meet the requirements or expectations of
  • Very Hard have it both ways
    to possess, experience, or hold regarding it both ways

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