Cool MateEverybody vs Everyone
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Everybody
Top 1,000 (very common)A1pronoun
Everyone
Top 1,000 (very common)A1pronoun
| Everybody | Everyone | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈevribɒdi/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈevribɑːdi//ˈevribʌdi/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈevriwʌn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈevriwʌn/"]/ |
| Meaning | All people. | All people |
| Example | Everybody knows Tom. | Everyone cheered and clapped. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | A1 | A1 |
| Part of speech | pronoun | pronoun |
| Collocations | everybody knows, everybody loves, everybody agrees | everyone knows, everyone agrees, everyone is welcome |
| Antonyms | nobody, no one | no one, nobody |
| Common mistakes | Using 'everybody' with a plural verb (e.g. 'everybody are')., Confusing with 'everyone' as both mean the same, but with slightly different nuances., Omitting the verb when saying 'everybody' in sentences. | 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. |
| Usage notes | Used in informal and formal contexts. However, it may be too casual in very formal writing or speeches. | 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. |
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Frequently asked questions: Everybody vs Everyone
What's the difference between Everybody and Everyone?
Everybody: All people. Everyone: All people
Are Everybody and Everyone the same CEFR level?
Everybody: A1, Everyone: A1 on the CEFR scale.
What part of speech are Everybody and Everyone?
Everybody: pronoun, Everyone: pronoun.
Can you show an example of each?
Everybody: Everybody knows Tom. Everyone: Everyone cheered and clapped.
Can I use Everybody and Everyone interchangeably?
Not always. Everybody and Everyone are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.