everything
EHV-ree-thihng
Everything (pronoun) means All the things being talked about or considered as a whole. Example: “She packed everything into one suitcase.”
pronoun
1
All the things being talked about or considered as a whole.
"She packed everything into one suitcase."
"Everything went wrong on the first day of the trip."
"I cleaned the kitchen and put everything back in its place."
2
The most important thing, or something of the greatest value.
"Family is everything to him."
"Winning the match meant everything to the young goalkeeper."
"To her, music was everything, and she practised every single day."
How to use everything
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAll of it — the whole set of things, or (figuratively) the one thing that matters most.
Common pairings
everything about
everything is fine
means everything
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- everythings
- Past tense
- everythinged
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Etymology
From Middle English every thing, later fused into one word.
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What does “everything” mean?
The word “everything” means all the things being talked about or considered as a whole. In plain terms, all of it — the whole set of things, or (figuratively) the one thing that matters most.
How do you pronounce “everything”?
“Everything” is pronounced EHV-ree-thihng (/ˈɛv(ə)ɹiˌθɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “everything” in a sentence?
Here is “everything” used in a sentence: “She packed everything into one suitcase.”
What is another word for “everything”?
Words with a similar meaning to “everything” include all.
What is the opposite of “everything”?
The opposite of “everything” — its antonyms — is nothing.
What part of speech is “everything”?
“Everything” is a pronoun.
Where does the word “everything” come from?
The word “everything” comes from Middle English. From Middle English every thing, later fused into one word.
Is “everything” a common word?
“Everything” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
What is the difference between 'everything' and 'all'?
'Everything' is a pronoun meaning all things, and it stands on its own, as in 'everything is ready.' 'All' can stand alone or come before a noun: 'all the food,' 'all is well.' 'Everything' always refers to things in general, while 'all' can point to a specific group. They overlap but aren't always swappable.
What is the opposite of 'everything'?
The clearest opposite is 'nothing' — not a single thing. 'Something,' meaning at least one thing, sits between the two. On a scale of amount, 'nothing' is empty, 'something' is partial, and 'everything' is the complete total, which makes 'nothing' the true and direct opposite.
Is 'everything' singular or plural?
Grammatically, 'everything' is singular and takes a singular verb, even though it refers to many things: 'everything is fine,' not 'everything are fine.' The same rule applies to 'anything,' 'something,' and 'nothing' — all take a singular verb despite pointing to a broad or unlimited range of things.
What is an example of 'everything' in a sentence?
'She packed everything into one bag' means all the items in question. 'Everything happens for a reason' uses it broadly to mean all events. In 'money isn't everything,' it stands for the whole of what matters — showing how 'everything' can name the complete set of things being considered.
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