Each: meaning, definitions and examples

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each

 

[ iːtʃ ]

Pronoun / Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Pronoun

used to refer to every one of two or more people or things

Used to refer to every one of two or more people or things, regarded and identified separately

Synonyms

each one, every, every one

Examples of usage

  • Each of us is responsible for our own actions.
  • They each took a cookie from the jar.
Context #2 | Adverb

for every one of two or more people or things

For every one of two or more people or things, considered individually

Synonyms

individually, separately

Examples of usage

  • They were given a present each.
  • We were each given a slice of cake.

Translations

Translations of the word "each" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cada

🇮🇳 प्रत्येक

🇩🇪 jeder

🇮🇩 setiap

🇺🇦 кожен

🇵🇱 każdy

🇯🇵 それぞれ

🇫🇷 chaque

🇪🇸 cada

🇹🇷 her biri

🇰🇷 각각

🇸🇦 كل

🇨🇿 každý

🇸🇰 každý

🇨🇳 每个

🇸🇮 vsak

🇮🇸 hver

🇰🇿 әрқайсысы

🇬🇪 ყოველი

🇦🇿 hər biri

🇲🇽 cada

Etymology

The word 'each' originated from the Middle English term 'ech', which came from the Old English word 'ælc', meaning 'every, all, each, any, whole'. The usage of 'each' has evolved over time to signify individuality and distribution among multiple entities.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #67, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.