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Both

boʊθ
Extreem Veelvoorkomend
300 - 400
300 - 400
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Both -

Referring to two persons or things together

Voorbeeld: Both Sarah and John are coming to the party.
Gebruik: formalContext: academic or professional discussions
Opmerking: Used to emphasize the joint presence or action of two entities.

In addition; as well

Voorbeeld: She is both intelligent and kind.
Gebruik: formalContext: written communication
Opmerking: Commonly used to indicate the combination of qualities or characteristics in a person or thing.

Used for emphasis; emphasizing a similarity or agreement

Voorbeeld: Both of us enjoyed the movie.
Gebruik: informalContext: casual conversations
Opmerking: Often used to highlight a shared experience or feeling between two individuals.

Synoniemen van Both

both

Refers to two items or people together.
Voorbeeld: I like both chocolate and vanilla ice cream.
Opmerking:

the two

Refers to a specific pair of items or people.
Voorbeeld: The two sisters are very close.
Opmerking: More specific than 'both' as it refers to a particular pair.

pair

Refers to a set of two items or people.
Voorbeeld: I bought a pair of shoes for my trip.
Opmerking: Emphasizes the idea of two things being together as a set.

couple

Refers to two people who are together in a relationship or partnership.
Voorbeeld: The couple enjoyed their vacation in Hawaii.
Opmerking: Specifically refers to a pair of people in a relationship, not necessarily objects.

Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Both

Both sides of the coin

This phrase refers to considering all aspects or perspectives of a situation.
Voorbeeld: She always considers both sides of the coin before making a decision.
Opmerking: The phrase 'both sides of the coin' emphasizes the need to look at different perspectives, whereas 'both' simply refers to two things.

Both feet on the ground

To have both feet on the ground means to be practical, realistic, and not overly idealistic.
Voorbeeld: Despite his success, he always keeps both feet on the ground.
Opmerking: While 'both' refers to two things, 'both feet on the ground' is an idiom indicating a grounded and realistic approach.

Both good and bad

This phrase highlights the presence of positive and negative aspects in a situation.
Voorbeeld: Life has its ups and downs; it's a mix of both good and bad experiences.
Opmerking: It emphasizes the coexistence of positive and negative elements, whereas 'both' simply indicates two items or options.

Both ways

To consider or do something from two different perspectives or methods.
Voorbeeld: You can approach the problem from both ways: logically and creatively.
Opmerking: While 'both' signifies two items, 'both ways' suggests considering or taking action from two different approaches.

Both in quantity and quality

This phrase emphasizes excelling in both the amount and the standard of something.
Voorbeeld: We strive to deliver products that excel both in quantity and quality.
Opmerking: It highlights excelling in both aspects, quantity, and quality, while 'both' would merely indicate two items without specifying the nature of excellence.

Both friend and foe

Describing someone or something that can be both a friend and an enemy depending on the situation.
Voorbeeld: He was torn between his loyalty to someone who had become both friend and foe.
Opmerking: It refers to a person or entity that can switch roles between being a friend and an enemy, unlike 'both,' which simply indicates two items.

Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Both

The best of both worlds

This phrase means to enjoy the benefits of two different things at the same time.
Voorbeeld: By taking the online course, I can get the best of both worlds - learning at my own pace and still having access to a teacher for help.
Opmerking: While 'both' simply refers to two things, 'the best of both worlds' emphasizes the positive aspects or advantages of having two different options simultaneously.

Both - Voorbeelden

Both of them are coming to the party.
I like both chocolate and vanilla ice cream.
The agreement was beneficial for both parties.

Grammatica van Both

Both - Voornaamwoord (Pronoun) / Lidwoord (Determiner)
Lemma: both
Vervoegingen
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
both bevat 1 lettergrepen: both
Fonetische transcriptie: ˈbōth
both , ˈbōth (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)

Both - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie

De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
both: 300 - 400 (Extreem Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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