How do you use the word both?

"Both" is a word that means "two" or "the two together". It is used to refer to two things or people when you are talking about them as a pair. Here are some examples of how to use "both":

1. Connecting two nouns:

* "I like both coffee and tea."

* "She has both a cat and a dog."

* "The twins both have blue eyes."

2. Connecting two verbs:

* "He both sings and dances."

* "They both laughed and cried."

* "I both want to go and stay."

3. Connecting two adjectives:

* "He is both kind and generous."

* "The weather is both warm and sunny."

* "It's a both difficult and rewarding job."

4. Using "both" with "and":

* "Both the students and the teacher were happy."

* "Both my parents and my siblings live in the same city."

5. Using "both" with "of":

* "Both of the children are asleep."

* "Both of them are coming to the party."

* "Both of my cars are broken down."

6. "Both... and..."

* This construction is used to emphasize the two things or people that are being mentioned.

* "Both the cat and the dog are sleeping."

* "Both the teacher and the principal are attending the meeting."

Remember that "both" refers to exactly two things or people. If there are more than two, you would use "all" instead.