Each - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Each is a determiner or pronoun used to refer to every individual member of a group separately. It emphasizes distribution or consideration one by one, as in each student received a book.
Definition:
Every individual of a group considered separately.
Synonyms:
every, all, any, every single
Part of Speech:
determiner, pronoun, adverb
Antonyms:
none, neither
Common Collocations:
each day, each one, each time, each member, each side
Derivatives:
eachness (rare), each other (reciprocal pronoun)
Usage Tips:
Use "each" to emphasize individuality within a group; pair with singular verbs (e.g., "Each student has a book").
Common Phrases:
each and every, to each his own, go at it hammer and tongs (variant)
Etymology:
From Old English *ǣlc*, meaning "ever alike" or "each one."
Examples:
- 1. She gave each child a toy.
- 2. Each of the books is unique.
- 3. They shook hands with each other.
- 4. Each student must complete the assignment.