Everything

Definition

Everything is a pronoun that refers to all things, or the entirety of what is being considered or encompassed. It implies the whole amount or extent of items, situations, or concepts within a certain context.

Parts of Speech

• Pronoun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɛvriˌθɪŋ/
• Respelling: EV-ree-thing

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɛvriˌθɪŋ/
• Respelling: EV-ree-thing

Etymology

The word "everything" originates from Old English "æfre" (meaning "ever") and "þing" (meaning "thing"). It formed in Middle English as "everything" or "everething," and solidified in modern English to mean "all things" collectively.

Derivatives

• Everythingness (noun - rare)
• Everything’s (possessive)
• Everythings (plural - informal)
• Everthing (archaic)
• Everythingly (adverb - rare)

Synonyms

• All
• Totality
• Entirety

Antonyms

• Nothing
• None
• Zero

Usage

The pronoun "everything" is commonly used to refer to all components or elements in a situation, such as "Everything is ready for the event" or "She wants to know everything about the topic." It often implies a comprehensive, all-encompassing scope.

Related Terms

• Anything: Any single thing, regardless of which.
• Something: An unspecified or particular thing.
• All: Refers to the whole or total amount.

Detailed Definitions

Pronoun

• All things; all the items or elements: Refers to the entirety or completeness of items or ideas in a particular situation or context.
  • Example: "She packed everything she needed for the trip."
• The whole amount or extent: Used to denote totality or the maximum extent of what is referred to.
  • Example: "He gave everything he had to make it a success."