Which should you use, both ... and or both ... and ... alike? The word alike is used for referring to two people or things equally. In the construction both … and … alike, alike is redundant because it means practically the same thing as both.
| Incorrect: |
The rules apply to both men and women alike. |
| Correct: |
The rules apply to both men and women. |
| Correct: |
The rules apply to men and women alike. |
