Each: meaning, definitions and examples

Used to refer to every individual item or person in a group, individually and separately.

• Each participant received a certificate.
• Each day brings something new.

Used to refer to all members of a group, without exception, typically viewed as a whole.

• Every student needs a book.
• You must check every page.

Emphasizes that every single member of a group is included, often used to stress completeness.

• Every one of the employees arrived on time.
• Every one of these items needs attention.

Stresses the individuality of items or people in a group, often for emphasis or when highlighting that every single one is affected.

• Each one of the students passed the exam.
• Each one of the cookies was baked to perfection.

Used when referring to all members of a group individually, emphasizing that every single one is included.

• Each student received a certificate.
• Each of the apples was fresh and juicy.

Used to highlight the separate consideration of each entity, often in detailed analysis or unique attention.

• The teacher spoke to the students individually about their progress.
• Each item was inspected individually.

Used to indicate that things are apart or considered apart from each other. Typically emphasizes that things are not together.

• The bills were paid separately.
• They decided to travel separately to the event.