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everywhere

7 synonyms and 1 antonyms for everywhere, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adverb — In or to every place; in all locations.

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all over all around far and wide in all places everyplace

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How to use everywhere

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everywhere you look all over, everywhere

Etymology

From Middle English, from ever + where.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “everywhere” mean?

The word “everywhere” means in or to every place; in all locations. In plain terms, in every place, without exception.

How do you pronounce “everywhere”?

“Everywhere” is pronounced EHV-ree-wair (/ˈɛv.ɹi.(h)wɛɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “everywhere” in a sentence?

Here is “everywhere” used in a sentence: “News of the discovery spread everywhere within hours.”

What is the opposite of “everywhere”?

The opposite of “everywhere” — its antonyms — is nowhere.

What part of speech is “everywhere”?

“Everywhere” is an adverb.

Where does the word “everywhere” come from?

The word “everywhere” comes from Middle English. From Middle English, from ever + where.

Is “everywhere” a common word?

“Everywhere” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.

What is the opposite of everywhere?

The main opposite is "nowhere," meaning in or to no place at all. "Somewhere," a single unspecified place, also contrasts with it. Where everywhere covers all locations, nowhere covers none, and somewhere points to just one — the three together mark the full range from all places to none.

Is everywhere one word or two?

Everywhere is written as one word. Spelling it "every where" as two words is considered incorrect in modern English. It follows the same pattern as other single-word adverbs of place, such as "somewhere," "anywhere," and "nowhere," which are all written closed up rather than split apart.

What is the difference between everywhere and anywhere?

Everywhere means in or to all places, with no exceptions — "her books are everywhere." Anywhere means in or to any place, one that is unspecified or optional — "sit anywhere you like." Everywhere covers every location at once, while anywhere leaves the particular place open to choice.

What is an example of everywhere?

Saying "I looked everywhere for my keys" means you searched all over. "Coffee shops are everywhere these days" means they appear in all locations. "She takes her phone everywhere" means to every place she goes. In each case, everywhere points to all places rather than one specific spot.

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