everyone

everyone

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Pronunciation

everyone

• /ˈɛvriˌwʌn/

• ev-: /ˈɛv/ - The vowel sound is similar to the 'e' in "bed." The 'v' is a voiced labiodental fricative.

• -ry-: /ri/ - The 'r' is an approximant, and the 'i' is a high front unrounded vowel, similar to the 'ee' in "see."

• -one: /ˌwʌn/ - The 'w' is a voiced labial-velar approximant. The vowel sound is similar to the 'u' in "fun." The 'n' is a voiced alveolar nasal.

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Word Form Variations

"Everyone" is an indefinite pronoun. As such, it does not have typical singular, plural, or gendered variations like other nouns or pronouns. It is always treated as singular in grammar, even though it refers to a group of people.

There are no other word form variations (e.g., no plural form like "everyones," no possessive form like "everyone's" in the sense of a different word, though "everyone's" can be used to show possession, as in "everyone's opinion").

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Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms

Pronoun

• Definition 1: Every person; all the people within a specified group or context. This emphasizes inclusivity and the entirety of a group.

• Synonyms: everybody, all

• Antonyms: nobody, no one

• Definition 2: Each individual, without exception, in a general sense, often used to refer to people in general rather than a specific, defined group.

• Synonyms: each person, all individuals

• Antonyms: no individual, not a single soul

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Examples of Use

Books:

• "It was a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife." (Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice) - While not explicitly using "everyone," the underlying sentiment implies that "everyone" acknowledged this truth.

• "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house." (The Bible, Matthew 5:14-15, ESV) - This is a direct and widely recognized usage.

Newspapers:

• "The new policy aims to ensure that everyone has access to affordable healthcare, regardless of their income level." (The New York Times)

• "Despite the heavy rain, everyone at the marathon finished the race with a smile." (The Guardian)

Online Publications:

• "In the age of social media, it feels like everyone is an influencer, but what does that really mean for authentic connection?" (Mashable.com)

• "Our guide to making sourdough bread at home is simple enough for everyone to follow, even beginners." (Allrecipes.com)

Various Entertainment Mediums and Platforms:

• Film (Dialogue): "May the Force be with everyone." (Often adapted from "May the Force be with you" in the Star Wars franchise, implying a collective wish)

• Television (Talk Show Host): "Welcome back, everyone! We've got an amazing show for you tonight." (Typical opening line on shows like The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon)

• Music (Song Lyrics): "And now the day is ending, and the night is descending / And everyone is feeling the love." (Hypothetical song lyrics, commonly used to describe a shared experience)

• Video Games (Dialogue/Narration): "A new quest has appeared for everyone in the village." (The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, in-game notification or NPC dialogue)

• Podcasts (Host Introduction): "Hello, and welcome to our podcast! We're so glad everyone could join us today." (Common podcast opening)

General Public Discourse:

• "Let's make sure everyone has a voice in this discussion." (During a community meeting or public forum)

• "Happy holidays to everyone!" (Common seasonal greeting)

• "Is everyone ready to go?" (A question posed to a group before an activity)

• "We need to work together for the good of everyone." (A political or social statement)

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10 Famous Quotes Using Everyone

1. "A truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife." (Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice)

2. "You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time." (John Lydgate, often attributed to Abraham Lincoln)

3. "I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best." (Marilyn Monroe, often cited)

4. "If everyone is thinking alike, then no one is thinking." (Benjamin Franklin)

5. "Be the change that you wish to see in the world." (Mahatma Gandhi, the implied subject is "everyone" who wishes to see change)

6. "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." (Winston Churchill, a quote that implicitly applies to "everyone" striving)

7. "In a world where you can be anything, be kind." (Jennifer Dukes Lee, a modern popular quote, often seen online, implicitly directed at "everyone")

8. "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." (Martin Luther King Jr., applicable to "everyone" in how they choose to act)

9. "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." (Mike Tyson)

10. "Everyone loves a good story, and that's what makes the human experience so rich." (Oprah Winfrey, from an interview or speech)

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Etymology

The word "everyone" is actually quite straightforward in its origin. It comes from putting together two older English words: "every" and "one."

Think of "every" meaning "each" or "all of" and "one" meaning "a single person." So, when you put them together, "everyone" literally means "each single person" or "all individuals."

The first known use of "everyone" goes back to the Middle English period, around the 1200s. At that time, it would have been spelled more like "everichon" or "everychon." It was already used to mean "every person" or "everybody."

It's a great example of how English builds new words by combining existing ones to create a new, clear meaning. Over time, that two-word phrase "every one" eventually merged into the single word "everyone" we use today, though you still see "every one" (two words) when you're emphasizing each individual item in a group (e.g., "Every one of the apples was ripe").

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Phrases + Idioms Containing Everyone

• Everyone knows (that)... (Common phrase indicating widely accepted knowledge)

• Everyone for themselves. (Idiom meaning self-preservation is the priority, especially in a difficult situation)

• Everyone has their price. (Idiom suggesting that anyone can be corrupted or persuaded if the offer is right)

• Everyone wants a piece of the pie. (Idiom meaning many people want a share of something desirable)

• Everyone's a critic. (Common phrase said when someone offers unsolicited negative feedback)

• Everyone's buzzing about... (Informal phrase meaning a topic is generating excitement and discussion among many people)

• Everyone's got a story. (Phrase emphasizing that every individual has unique experiences)

• Everyone's fair game. (Similar to "no one is safe," implying anyone could be targeted)

• Every dog has its day. (Idiom using a synonym for similar effect: "every person will have their moment of success")

• All hands on deck. (Idiom using a synonym for similar effect: "everybody needs to help")

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Source Information

Definition of everyone from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.

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