everybody
EHV-ree-ih-bo-dee
Everybody (pronoun) means Every person; all people in a group. Example: “Everybody in our street knows the baker by name.”
pronoun
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Every person; all people in a group.
"Everybody in our street knows the baker by name."
"Everybody enjoyed the party."
"Not everybody agrees with the new policy."
"Does everybody have their ticket(s) at hand?"
How to use everybody
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAnother word for "everyone" — all the people being talked about.
UK vs US
Both "everybody" and "everyone" are standard in UK and US English and are used interchangeably; "everybody" is slightly more informal.
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Etymology
From every + body.
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What does “everybody” mean?
The word “everybody” means every person; all people in a group. In plain terms, another word for "everyone" — all the people being talked about.
How do you pronounce “everybody”?
“Everybody” is pronounced EHV-ree-ih-bo-dee (/ˈɛvɹi(ˌ)bədi/ in IPA).
How do you use “everybody” in a sentence?
Here is “everybody” used in a sentence: “Everybody enjoyed the party.”
What is the opposite of “everybody”?
The opposite of “everybody” — its antonyms — are nobody, no one, Logically negates to not everybody, no man and none.
What part of speech is “everybody”?
“Everybody” is a pronoun.
Is “everybody” a common word?
“Everybody” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
What is the difference between 'everybody' and 'everyone'?
There is no real difference in meaning, as both refer to every person in a group and are fully interchangeable. 'Everyone' is used slightly more often in formal writing, while 'everybody' can feel a touch more conversational. You can safely choose whichever one sounds better in your sentence.
Is 'everybody' singular or plural?
Grammatically it is singular, so it takes a singular verb: 'everybody is here', not 'everybody are here'. Yet it refers to many people, which is why we often follow it with 'they', as in 'everybody brought their own lunch'. This mix of singular verb and plural pronoun is completely standard.
What is the opposite of 'everybody'?
The direct opposite is 'nobody' or 'no one', meaning not a single person. 'Somebody' sits in between, referring to at least one unspecified person. So a sentence can move from 'everybody agreed' to 'nobody agreed' simply by swapping the pronoun for its opposite.
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