Definition

A word used to refer to all people in a group without exception.

Example

Everyone is invited to the party this weekend.

Conversation

I heard that everyone is going to the concert this weekend.

Really? That sounds like fun!

Yeah, I think everyone is excited about it.

I should definitely join in, then!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Everyone → It is formed from "every" (from Old English "æfre", meaning each or all) and "one" (from Old English "ān", meaning a single unit). The word "everyone" means each individual person or all people considered together as a single group.

Memory Tip

Think of 'every' meaning each and 'one' meaning a single unit — together, they remind you that 'everyone' refers to all individuals as one group.

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