Two things or elements together that are connected somehow, and we want to make that connection very explicit.
Both + Element 1 + and + Element 2
I speak both English and Spanish.
She is both smart and beautiful.
Both Jake and Susan are nice.
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Two countries you have visited.
I have visited both Mexico and the United States for vacation.
Your favorite ice cream flavors.
I love both pistachio and pinion for ice cream.
Where your siblings/parents live.
Both my sister and my mother live with me.
Your hobbies.
I love both watching movies and series and reading.
I enjoy both swimming and playing videogames to relax.
We use both and and to talk about the connection between two elements.
Structure:
Both + Element 1 + and + Element 2
Examples:
I eat both junk food and healthy food.
My dog is both cute and strong.
Both Michael and Vito were good Dones.