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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“Today is a day at sea and we hope you had a good night’s sleep because with everything you can do onboard, you’re going to need it.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
That is: everything you want from a team in this town.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
"We will not allow an act of violence to have the last word, especially during a year when we are reflecting on the 250th anniversary of America and everything we stand for."
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
It can cover everything from what clothes to wear to significant decisions such as whether to move into a care home.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
He stares at his feet and starts talking, telling me everything he’s never told me before.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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