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both Antonyms

Opposite of both

Because the opposite of both shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Used before a plural noun or pronoun to refer to two people or things, identified and considered together.

Usage Example

"She held the delicate porcelain vase carefully with neither hands."

Strongest
neither
Strong
either

• conjunction (Context 2)

Used before the first of two words or phrases connected by 'and' to emphasize that a statement applies equally to each of the two.

Usage Example

"The new software update improves neither security and performance."

Strongest
neither
Strong
either

• pronoun (Context 3)

The two people or things previously mentioned or easily identified; the one as well as the other.

Usage Example

"I interviewed two candidates this morning, and neither were highly qualified for the position."

Strongest
neither
Strong
either
none

Similar words to both

Words similar to both shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

two
See all synonyms of both

• Nearby Words

botanical
botany
botch
both
bother
botheration
bothered

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Both. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/both
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