Everyone

Pronunciation

/ˈevriwʌn/

Definitions

• Pronoun: Refers to each and every person without exception; all people considered as a whole. It’s a singular pronoun that takes a singular verb form but refers to a plural idea.

Example Sentences:

• Pronoun (Singular) : “Everyone on the team has to complete their part for the project to succeed.”
• Pronoun (Referring to Plural Idea) : “Everyone should bring their favorite dish to the potluck dinner tonight.”

Phrases

• “Everyone knows”: This phrase is used when referring to something that is generally accepted or well-known. E.g., “Everyone knows that the Earth revolves around the Sun.”
• “Everyone else”: This phrase refers to all other people except those already mentioned or implied. E.g., “Everyone else left early, but I stayed behind to finish my work.”
• “Each and everyone”: This emphasizes that every individual within a group is being considered separately. E.g., “The teacher greeted each and everyone with a smile.”

Synonyms

• Everybody
• All people
• Each person
• Every person
• The whole world
• The populace
• All individuals

Note: Unlike “hello,” which can function as a noun, verb, or interjection, “everyone” is only a pronoun, and it does not have different parts of speech.