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Everywhere

UK /["/ˈevriweə(r)/"]/US /["/ˈevriwer/"]/

Definition

in, to or at every place; all places

In simple words: In all places.

Examples

  • I've looked everywhere.
  • He follows me everywhere.
  • We'll have to eat here—**everywhere else** is full.
  • Everywhere we went was full of tourists.

Usage notes

Use 'everywhere' to indicate that something is present in all locations. It is neutral and appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but may feel less formal than 'in all places'. Avoid using it in overly formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone adverb

Memory hint

Think of 'everywhere' as 'everywhere you look', imagine a 360-degree view of a busy market.

Collocations

  • look everywhere
  • search everywhere
  • feel everywhere

Synonyms

  • all over
  • in every place
  • throughout

Antonyms

  • nowhere
  • somewhere

Common mistakes

  • Confusing 'everywhere' with 'everywhere else'.
  • Using 'everywhere' with singular nouns instead of plural.
  • Misplacing 'everywhere' in a sentence.