everywhere

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

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

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

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

“Everywhere” is an adverb.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.