everyone

[ev-ree-wuhn, -wuhn]

pronoun

1. every person; everybody.

everyone

/ ˈɛvrɪˌwʌn, -wən /

pronoun

1. every person; everybody

Usage

See each.

Everyone and everybody are interchangeable, as are no one and nobody, and someone and somebody. Care should be taken to distinguish between everyone and someone as single words and every one and some one as two words, the latter form correctly being used to refer to each individual person or thing in a particular group: every one of them is wrong

Word History and Origins

Origin of everyone¹

First recorded in 1175–1225, everyone is from the Middle English word everichon. See every, one

Idioms and Phrases

see entries under every man.

Example Sentences

“This landmark pact with Suno is a victory for the creative community that benefits everyone,” said Robert Kyncl, WMG CEO in a statement.

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In our century, it’s been reworked for the screen more than 50 times, and mouthed by everyone from Ethan Hawke and Danny Devito to Shelley Long.

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James, who grew up in Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, added: "This is testament to the incredible work of everyone who made the show."

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“She also urges everyone to be careful, watch your drinks and never leave them unattended, as this can happen to anyone. She will not be making further comments at this stage.”

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"Young workers have bills like everyone else and deserve a fair day's pay for a fair day's work. It's right they see a larger rise as youth rates are phased out."

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Related Words

• anybody 
• everybody 
• people