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Each

UK /["/iːtʃ/"]/ US /["/iːtʃ/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

used to refer to every one of two or more people or things, when you are thinking about them separately

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In simple words: Every one from a group

Examples

• Each answer is worth 20 points.
• Each of the answers is worth 20 points.
• The answers are worth 20 points each.
• ‘Red or blue?’ ‘I'll take one of each, please.’
• Look at the pictures and answer the questions about **each one**.
• We each have our own car.
• There aren't enough books for everyone to have one each.
• They lost $40 each.
• Each day that passed he grew more and more desperate.
• I look forward to seeing each and every one of you as we celebrate our 50th year.

Usage notes

Use 'each' when talking about individual items in a group, usually when the group is small or when emphasizing individuality. Avoid using 'each' with plural nouns.

Grammar pattern

each + singular noun

Memory hint

Think of 'each' as saying 'one by one' in a group.

Collocations

• each person
• each item
• each time

Synonyms

• every
• individual
• single

Antonyms

• none
• all

Common mistakes

• Using 'each' with plural nouns, e.g., saying 'each apples' instead of 'each apple'.
• Confusing 'each' with 'every' - 'each' refers to individuals, while 'every' refers to the group as a whole.