everybodyev‧ery‧bod‧y /ˈevribɒdi $ -bɑːdi/ ●●● S1 W3 pronoun 
Thesaurus
ThesaurusLongman Language Activatorall of a group of things or people► all
everyone all the things or people in a group: · There was no one in the office -- they were all having lunch.· The new government has banned all political parties.we/you/them etc all: · He thanked us all for coming.· I've read five of his books, and I'm not going to stop until I've read them all.all the/these/their/my etc: · Did you take all these pictures yourself?· All his clothes were spread around the room.· All the teachers in my school are women.all of: · I've used up all of my traveler's checks.· She invited all of her friends to the party.almost/nearly all: · The Prime Minister's plan would cut almost all subsidies to state-run industries.· Nearly all news organizations have refused to broadcast the victim's name during the trial.all dogs/cars/children etc (=use this to make a general statement about things or people of the same kind): · All mammals are warm-blooded.· All cars over 5 years old must have a test certificate.
► everything all the things in a group, or all the things that someone says or does: · The customs officer asked us to take everything out of our suitcases.· Don't believe everything you read in the newspapers.· Everything in the store costs less than $10.everything else (=all other things): · I have a tent and a sleeping-bag, and Ben said he'd lend me everything else I need for the camping trip.
► everyone/everybody all people or all the people in a particular group: · I think everyone enjoyed the party.· If everybody is ready, I'll begin.· Why is everyone so excited about this tax cut?
► the lot British informal all the things in a group or set, considered together: · I left my purse with my cheque book and car keys on the kitchen table and thieves broke in and stole the lot.· Janine bought four cream cakes, but her friends didn't turn up for dinner so she ate the lot herself.
► every all -- used only with singular nouns: · Every room in the house was painted white.· She bought presents for every member of her family.every single (=use this to emphasize that you really mean everyone or everything, especially when this is surprising): · It rained every single day of our vacation.every single one/every last one: · The police questioned every single one of the passengers on the plane.
► each all -- use this to emphasize that you mean every separate person or thing in a group: · She had a ring on each finger of her right hand.· They read through each job application very carefully.· The president shook hands with each member of the team.each of: · We will consider each of these questions in turn.· She gave each of them a plate of food.each one: · George and Elizabeth had visited 15 apartments and had found something wrong with each one.in/for/to etc each: · She dug several tiny holes in the soil, planting a seed in each.we/they/us etc each: · My brother and I each have our own room.· She gave us each a pen and a piece of paper.
► without exception formal use this to say that something is true of every single one of the people or things in a large group: · Every department in this city, without exception, has experienced cutbacks.almost without exception: · Economists agreed on the President's proposal, almost without exception.
► the works spoken informal everything in a group of similar things or all the things that are needed for a particular activity: · "What would you like on your hotdog -- mustard, ketchup, relish?" "Give me the works."· The school needs new computers, calculators, chairs, cooking utensils...basically, the works.
► the whole enchilada/shebang also the whole nine yards American spoken informal everything that you could possibly want, or expect to have: · He bought the computer, the printer, and the modem - the whole shebang.· It sounds like a great job offer -- benefits, retirement, the whole enchilada.· The guy in immigration wanted to see the whole nine yards -- passport, birth certificate, driver's license.
all the people in a group► everyone/everybody all the people in a group, or people in general. Everyone is slightly more formal than everybody: · I think everyone enjoyed the party.· Everybody knows that too much fatty food is bad for you.· Help yourselves, there's plenty of food for everyone.everyone/everybody else (=all the other people): · I take lots of photographs of everybody else, but I don't have many of me.everyone but Ann/Mark/me etc (=all the people except Ann, Mark etc): · He blames everyone but himself for his problems.
► all every person in a group: · There was no-one in the office - they were all having lunch.all the/these/their/my etc: · John spoke for all the workers.· All my friends like my boyfriend.we all/you all/them all/us all: · We all felt tired so we didn't go out.· I decided to give them all another chance.all of: · Come in, all of you.· All of our great leaders have had reputations for being difficult to work with.all children/teachers etc (=used for making a general statement about people of the same kind): · All children love candy.almost/nearly all: · Nowadays, almost all employers will expect to see your CV before they call you for an interview.
► the whole world/town/office etc everyone in the world, town, office etc - use this to emphasize that everyone is included: · On 13th May, Churchill spoke from London and the whole world listened.· Keep your voice down, you don't have to tell the whole office.· The whole town has been affected by this disaster. Everyone knows someone who died.
► the lot of them/us/you etc British spoken all the people in a group - use this especially when you do not like those people: · I hate the lot of them.· "Outside, the lot of you!'' he shouted.· Those two have tricked the lot of us.
► all and sundry use this to mean everyone in a group of people when you want to show that none of the people are important in any way: · Her sister told her mother, who then told all and sundry.· After the book signing Clancy stood around talking to all and sundry.
► all round British all around American if there are smiles, tears etc all round , everyone in the group smiles, cries etc: · There were smiles all round as he stood up to make his speech.· There were tears all round when the time came for him to leave.· It was compliments all around as security operators celebrated a virtually trouble-free day.
for everyone or affecting everyone► for everyone/everybody · Don't worry. There's plenty of food for everyone.· Inflation is falling, and that's good news for everyone.be better for everyone · Sometimes I think it would be better for everybody if I wasn't here.
► all round British all around American if people get something all round or all around , someone gives something to everyone: · Bernie ordered drinks all round.· After presents all around, we all tucked into our Christmas dinner.
► across the board if something, especially a change, happens across the board , it affects or involves everyone, especially in a company or organization: · They decided on a pay increase of 10% across the board.· Jobs will be lost across the board, in manufacturing, marketing, and administration.right/all across the board: · The changes will cause problems right across the board.
► for all an expression meaning for everyone - use this especially when talking about something that everyone deserves to have, such as a job, or freedom: · In an ideal society there would be jobs for all.· In his acceptance speech the President promised civil rights for all.
people in general► people people in general: · People are getting very worried about rising crime.· I don't want people to feel sorry for me.most/some people: · Most people hate writing essays, but I quite like it.
► everyone/everybody all people - use this to make general statements about how people behave, what people like etc: · Don't you like ice-cream? I thought everyone liked it!· Everybody has the right to a good education.· Everyone knows that smoking is bad for you.
► folks American spoken people: · Folks around here have been pretty angry about the governor's actions.most/some folks: · Some folks think the schools are better now than they were twenty years ago.
► the human race all the people in the world, considered as one group: · Pollution is threatening the future of the human race.the entire/whole human race: · The entire human race could be wiped out by nuclear war.a member of the human race: · Until then, no member of the human race had ever been able to make a map of the whole world.
► mankind/humankind people in general - used especially when talking about their history and development, or how something affects their continued existence: · The Americans exploded the first nuclear weapon in the history of mankind.· Travelling into space was a great advance for mankind.· In the interests of humankind we must stop destroying our planet.
► man people in general - use this when you are comparing humans with other living things. Some people do not use this word because it can seem offensive to women: · Jericho is the oldest continuously inhabited city known to man.· The grandeur of the mountains is a constant reminder of man's insignificance.· The Dutch reclamation of their land is a classic case of man's struggle against nature.
► humanity people in general - use this especially when you are talking about people's rights to be treated like all other humans and not suffer cruelty, hunger etc: · 30% of humanity live in conditions of terrible poverty.a crime against humanity: · The General was accused of committing crimes against humanity.
► the public ordinary people who do not belong to the government, the police etc, and do not have any special rights: · The castle is open to the public during the summer.· The public ought to know how the money from taxes is being spent.a member of the public: · Some of these politicians never meet ordinary members of the public.the general public: · Tickets will become available to the general public in June.
► society people in general - use this to talk about people as an organized group with a system of laws and accepted behaviour: · Islamic society· The judge described Smith as 'a danger to society'.member of society: · We want our students to become useful and responsible members of society.
► folk: young/old/rich/country/city etc folk people of a particular type or from a particular area, considered together as a group: · The young folk need to have a place where they can go in the evenings.· Stella's ambition is to get a job working with old folk.· His parents were hard-working country folk.
► social use this about conditions, problems, and changes that affect all the people in society: · Rising unemployment led to even more social problems.· social changes that brought women even greater freedom