everyone
EHV-ree-wuhn
Everyone (pronoun) means Every person; everybody. Example: “Everyone was invited to the wedding.”
pronoun
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Every person; everybody.
"Everyone’s heart palpitated as Leo Dillon handed up the paper and everyone assumed an innocent face."
— James Joyce, An Encounter (1904)
"Everyone was invited to the wedding."
"Is everyone ready to go?"
"Everyone in the class laughed when the teacher dropped her chalk."
How to use everyone
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAll the people in a group, considered one by one.
Common mistake
Takes a singular verb: "everyone is here," not "everyone are here." Also distinct from "every one," which refers to each individual item or person in a specified set (e.g. "every one of the plates was broken").
Easily confused with
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Etymology
From Middle English everichon, an alteration influenced by "every."
Synonyms
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What does “everyone” mean?
The word “everyone” means every person; everybody. In plain terms, all the people in a group, considered one by one.
How do you pronounce “everyone”?
“Everyone” is pronounced EHV-ree-wuhn (/ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/ in IPA).
How do you use “everyone” in a sentence?
Here is “everyone” used in a sentence: “Everyone was invited to the wedding.”
What is the opposite of “everyone”?
The opposite of “everyone” — its antonyms — is no one.
What part of speech is “everyone”?
“Everyone” is a pronoun.
Where does the word “everyone” come from?
The word “everyone” comes from Middle English. From Middle English everichon, an alteration influenced by "every.".
Is “everyone” a common word?
“Everyone” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
What is the difference between 'everyone' and 'every one'?
Written as one word, 'everyone' means all people: 'Everyone laughed.' Written as two words, 'every one' stresses each separate item or person in a group and is often followed by 'of': 'Every one of the cakes was gone.' A quick test — if you can swap in 'everybody,' use the single word.
Is 'everyone' singular or plural?
Grammatically, 'everyone' is singular and takes a singular verb: 'Everyone is here,' not 'are here.' It feels plural because it refers to many people, which causes confusion. In modern usage it is usually paired with 'they' and 'their' — 'Everyone brought their own lunch' — even though the verb stays singular.
What is the difference between 'everyone' and 'everybody'?
There is no difference in meaning — both refer to every person. 'Everybody' feels slightly more casual and 'everyone' a little more formal, but the two are interchangeable in almost every sentence. Both are singular and take a singular verb, so you say 'Everybody knows' just as you say 'Everyone knows.'
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