Cool MateEveryone
UK /["/ˈevriwʌn/"]/US /["/ˈevriwʌn/"]/
Definition
every person; all people
In simple words: All people
Examples
- Everyone cheered and clapped.
- Everyone has a chance to win.
- Everyone brought their partner to the party.
- Everyone brought his or her partner to the party.
- The police questioned everyone in the room.
- The teacher commented on everyone's work.
- **Everyone else** was there.
Usage notes
Used in daily conversation and writing to refer to all people, appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid in very technical or legal language.
Grammar pattern
everyone + verb
Memory hint
Think of 'every one' as each individual. They all come together as 'everyone'.
Collocations
- everyone knows
- everyone agrees
- everyone is welcome
Synonyms
- everybody
- all
- each person
- everyone else
Antonyms
- no one
- nobody
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'everybody' — both mean the same but 'everyone' is more formal.
- Using 'everyone are' instead of 'everyone is'.
- 'Everyone' is singular, so it should always take a singular verb.