Everyone

Definition

Everyone is a pronoun that refers to all people or each person within a particular group or context. It is used to indicate inclusivity, addressing a group collectively.

Parts of Speech

• Pronoun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɛvriˌwʌn/
• Respelling: EV-ree-wuhn

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɛvrɪˌwʌn/
• Respelling: EV-ree-wuhn

Etymology

The word "everyone" comes from the Middle English phrase "every one," which was originally used as two separate words meaning "each one" or "every person." Over time, the term evolved into a single word in the English language, commonly used to address a group inclusively.

Derivatives

• Everyone’s (possessive form)
• Every (adjective)
• Everybody (pronoun)
• Everyone else (phrase)
• Everyone’s business (idiomatic phrase)

Synonyms

• Everybody
• All
• Each person

Antonyms

• No one
• None
• Nobody

Usage

The pronoun "everyone" is commonly used to refer to a group of people collectively, as in "Everyone enjoyed the concert." It is often used in general statements to include all members of a group or context.

Related Terms

• Inclusive: Including all people within a group.
• Collective: Formed by a group or whole.
• Person: An individual human being.

Detailed Definitions

Pronoun

• Refers to all people within a group: Used to collectively include each person in a particular context.
  • Example: "Everyone in the team contributed to the project."
• Indicates inclusivity of a group: Emphasizes the inclusion of all individuals within a group or setting.
  • Example: "Everyone was invited to the celebration."