everybody

American  

[ev-ree-bod-ee, -buhd-ee] / ˈɛv riˌbɒd i, -ˌbʌd i /

pronoun

1. every person.

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everybody British  

/ ˈɛvrɪˌbɒdɪ /

pronoun

1. every person; everyone

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Usage

See each, else.

Etymology

Origin of everybody

First recorded in 1520–30; every + body

Compare meaning

How does everybody compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• everyone vs. everybody
• everybody vs. injustice

Example Sentences

“Everybody is pretty much stronger than me, so it was using my IQ,” he said.

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“Everybody in this freshman class is pushing each other to be better,” Reed said.

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“It’s affected everybody,” he said.

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“Everybody’s staying a couple more hours after meetings and things like that. Cleaning up things, making sure everything’s dotted. That’s what comes with playoff football.”

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“Everybody a little bit more locked in,” Harris said.

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