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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“She is without any medicine. She needs it to survive. She needs it not to suffer. We, too, have heard the reports about a ransom letter in the media. As a family, we are doing everything that we can.”
From Salon
"It's not fair because we work so hard. When everything is finished, you are frustrated."
From Barron's
That’s forced a repricing of everything from risk appetite to cash flow and ultimately corporate profit forecasts from all corners of the market, with those at the coalface of AI disruption, like software and financial services, getting hurt the most.
From Barron's
And thank God for that, because don’t us hardworking women deserve a break from having to control everything?
From Los Angeles Times
Many are left handling everything themselves — pitching venues, negotiating fees, promoting shows and advancing logistics — often without much guidance.
From Los Angeles Times
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