Both for Dummies

Alright, so "both" is a word we use when we're talking about two things at the same time. So, let's say you have two favorite colors, like blue and green. You could say, "I like both blue and green." Or if you have two dogs, you could say, "Both of my dogs are so cute." It just means "the two" or "the pair of" whatever you're talking about.

But "both" can also mean "in addition," when we're talking about two different ways that something can be true. Like, "She's both a good student and a talented artist." That means she's good at school AND good at art. So, "both" can be used to show that two different things are true at the same time.

It's kind of like when you're picking toppings for a pizza. You can have both pepperoni and mushrooms, or you can have both sausage and olives. You get to have both of them at the same time. Just remember, "both" is all about those twos, and it's used to show that two things are true together. Cool, right?