everything
Americanpronoun
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every single thing or every particular of an aggregate or total; all.
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something extremely important.
This news means everything to us.
noun
pronoun
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the entirety of a specified or implied class
she lost everything in the War
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a great deal, esp of something very important
she means everything to me
Etymology
Origin of everything
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; every + thing 1
Example Sentences
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"I haven't slept since this tragedy happened. I post pleas for help, for donations, I reconnect people. Everything is needed and I get thousands of messages," he said.
From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026
Everything she and her small team make in downtown Los Angeles is handmade and “takes time,” she said, describing the steps involved in crafting quality candles.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
Everything I have talked about so far is down to the manager.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
Everything is assembled and stored inside the plastic bag, meaning there’s very little clean-up required.
From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026
Everything that’s more than three yards away is bathed in darkness on all sides.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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