everybody

[ev-ree-bod-ee, -buhd-ee]

pronoun

1. every person.

everybody

/ ˈɛvrɪˌbɒdɪ /

pronoun

1. every person; everyone

Usage

See each, else.

Word History and Origins

Origin of everybody¹

First recorded in 1520–30; every + body

Example Sentences

“Everybody should combine a bit of physical and spiritual activity. It’s very good for me. It’s a midweek break that really helps,” he said.

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“I believe everybody is struggling,” said Jessica Morales, 40, an employee at a nearby dress retailer who asked that the store not be named, since she didn’t have permission from her supervisor.

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"Each moment, I'm getting closer to my travel time, I'm thinking, I'm asking myself, am I doing the right thing? I mean, am I supposed to be here? Everybody I spoke with about the trip there they are telling me that they don't have money to pay for ransom," she said.

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“That says a lot about this team. Everybody has got each other’s back.”

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On Tuesday, Woodbury County Attorney James Loomis said the case was still active but that he was “optimistic that we can reach some sort of agreeable resolution that involves everybody.”

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