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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Housing Secretary Angela Rayner suggested some of the new homes will be built by councils, saying she and the prime minister were "doing everything we can to get councils building once again".
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Shipping lines reroute around the cape, war-risk premiums climb, and the costs show up in the price of nearly everything that reaches the U.S. by sea.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
“I respect the fact that you recanted everything you said,” he told Cohen, referencing his former fixer’s recent criticisms of Bragg and James.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
"As a public broadcaster, we remain committed to our values. They guide us in everything we do, even when that means stepping away from an event that is very close to our hearts," he added.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
When I get down to the basement, Grandma has everything set up like last time: a large cloth for us to sit on, essential oils and candles throughout the room.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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