everyoneev‧ery‧one /ˈevriwʌn/ ●●● S1 W1 pronoun 
If everyone is ready, I’ll begin. Send my best wishes to everyone in the family. Of course everyone else thought it was hilarious! Not everyone enjoys sport.GRAMMAR: Singular or plural verb?Use a singular verb after everyone: · Everyone likes her. ✗Don’t say: Everyone like her.USAGE: Everyone, every one• You use everyone when you mean 'all of the people in a group'. You write it as one word: · Everyone enjoyed the concert.• You use every one when you mean 'every person or thing in a group, considered as separate people or things'. You write it as two words: · There are no chocolates left − someone has eaten every one.• You say every one of a group of people or things: · I wish to thank every one of you. ✗Don't write: everyone of
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Everyone has bad days now and then.
- Everyone who ran in the race got a T-shirt.
- Is everyone ready to go?
Longman Language Activatorall the people in a group
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
every individual person in a group: each person/member/student etc · Each member of the winning team received a medal.we each/they each/you each/us each · She gave us each a piece of paper.· There were six of us in the expedition and we each had different reasons for taking part.each of · He is always there for each of us when we need him.· Each of our staff has their own strengths and weaknesses.each one · Children follow the same pattern of physical development but each one at a different pace.one/two/three etc each · There are six sweets left; that means we can have three each.
use this to say that all members of a group do something or are involved in something: · She brought presents for every member of the family.· Every teacher knows the problems that difficult children can cause.every single (=use this to emphasize that you really mean everyone, especially when this is surprising): · Fire regulations state that every single child should be out of the building in three minutes.
use this to emphasize that every member of a group is included: · Each and every guest is given the highest level of personal attention.each and every one: · There were over two hundred children in the hospital but each and every one was given a Christmas present.each and every one of us/them/you: · Each and every one of us saw him take the money and are prepared to say so in court.
for everyone or affecting everyone · 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.
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.
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.
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.
feelings that everyone has, something that everyone does etc done, felt, used etc by all the people in a group or all the people in the world: · There does not appear to be universal agreement on the future of the British monarchy.· Support for the government is by no means universal.have universal appeal (=be liked by everyone): · It is not easy to write a song that has universal appeal.
if a group of people or a decision they make is unanimous , all the members of the group agree about something: · Many party members agreed with their leader, but they certainly weren't unanimous.somebody is unanimous that: · Medical opinion is unanimous that John's condition is unlikely to improve.somebody is unanimous in (doing) something: · The meeting was unanimous in adopting the proposals.unanimous decision/agreement/verdict etc (=a decision that everyone in a group agrees on): · The committee made a unanimous decision to expel the three students.· The resolution was affirmed by a unanimous vote.
collective decisions, responsibilities, guilt etc, are shared or made by every member of a group: · Unless we act now to protect the environment, we shall have failed in our collective responsibility to future generations.· The present crisis is a result of the collective failure of the political parties to put forward a plausible economic programme.
something that is common to everyone is something that everyone shares: · Luckily we all had a common language, English, which meant we could communicate with each other.· Monkeys and apes are so similar that it is reasonable to say they have a common ancestor.common to: · These problems are common to all modern societies.
if people share a feeling, belief etc, they all have that feeling, belief etc: · None of us are close friends but we all share an interest in sport.· One thing united all three men - they shared a burning hatred of the political regime under which they lived.
all of a group of things or people 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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
when most people know something especially spoken say this when you think most people know something and you would be surprised if someone did not know it: · Haven't you heard Anja's pregnant? I thought everyone knew.everyone knows (that): · Everyone knows that for a democracy to truly work, everyone has to get involved in some way.everyone knows how/what/why etc: · Surely everyone knows how to change a light bulb!
use this about facts and ideas that most people know about, or that all the people in a particular group know about: · Her views on the single European currency were well known.it is well known that: · It is well known that people who smoke are more likely to get lung diseases.· It was well known that Mr. Walters was interested in our mother.
if information about someone is common knowledge , a lot of people know about it, even when that person would prefer to keep it a secret: · It's common knowledge here in Miami that this whole operation was paid for with cocaine money.be common knowledge that: · It's already common knowledge that their marriage is breaking up.
if an unpleasant fact is no secret , everyone knows about it: · Everyone knows they hate each other, it's no secret.be no secret that: · It was no secret that Morrison was with the CIA, but nobody knew exactly what he did.
if something is an open secret , it is supposed to be secret but most people know about it: · Her relationship with a French millionaire is pretty much an open secret around here.be an open secret that: · It's an open secret that organized crime has been financing films here for years.
when a government allows people to know what is in official government records, documents etc: · Freedom of information should be a basic right in a democracy.
people in general 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
: 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.
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
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Of course everyone else thought it was hilarious!COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
Of course everyone else thought it was hilarious! (=used especially when politely disagreeing with what someone says)· Of course everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I can't accept what he is saying.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► everyone has their price
every person SYN everybody: - News of the divorce seems to be on everyone's lips.
If everyone is ready, I’ll begin. Send my best wishes to everyone in the family. Of course everyone else thought it was hilarious! Not everyone enjoys sport.GRAMMAR: Singular or plural verb?Use a singular verb after everyone: · Everyone likes her. ✗Don’t say: Everyone like her.USAGE: Everyone, every one• You use everyone when you mean 'all of the people in a group'. You write it as one word: · Everyone enjoyed the concert.• You use every one when you mean 'every person or thing in a group, considered as separate people or things'. You write it as two words: · There are no chocolates left − someone has eaten every one.• You say every one of a group of people or things: · I wish to thank every one of you. ✗Don't write: everyone of