Both

Determiner

Definitions

1.DeterminerEach of the two; one and the other; referring to two individuals or items.

"Both (the/my) children are such dolls.; Which one do you need? ―I need both of them."

2.PronounEach of the two, or of the two kinds.

"Did you want this one or that one? ―Give me both.; They were both here.; I've already lost both (of) my parents."

3.ConjunctionIncluding both of (used with and).

"I (can) both sing and dance.; Both you and I are students."

4.ConjunctionIncluding all of (used with and).

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