Everybody: meaning, definitions and examples

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everybody

 

[ หˆษ›vrษชbษ’di ]

Pronoun / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Pronoun

to refer to all people

Used to refer to all people, especially when addressing a group. It emphasizes that every person in a group is included.

Synonyms

all, each person, everyone.

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Word Description / Examples
everybody

This word is commonly used in informal conversation to refer to all the people in a group or in general.

  • Everybody loves a good story.
  • Did everybody get the memo?
everyone

This word is similar to 'everybody' and can be used interchangeably, although 'everyone' is seen as slightly more formal.

  • Everyone has their own opinion.
  • Is everyone ready for the meeting?
all

This word is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It's often used to refer to the total number of people or things in a group.

  • All the students have finished their exams.
  • She invited all her friends to the party.
each person

This phrase is more specific and is commonly used in formal contexts or when emphasizing individuality within a group.

  • Each person should bring their own lunch.
  • The teacher gave each person a different task.

Examples of usage

  • Everybody is welcome to join us for the party.
  • Everybody needs to bring their ID to the event.
Context #2 | Noun

every person

Every person, considered individually. It is used to refer to every member of a group without exception.

Synonyms

all, each person, every person.

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Word Description / Examples
everybody

Used in casual or informal conversation to refer to all people in a group.

  • Everybody loves a good story.
  • Is everybody ready for the meeting?
every person

Similar to 'each person', but slightly more general, often used in more formal or thorough statements.

  • Every person has the right to voice their opinion.
  • Every person will receive a copy of the report.
each person

Used to emphasize individuality within a group, often in instructions or formal settings.

  • Each person must fill out this form.
  • The teacher gave each person a task to complete.
all

Used to refer to the entire amount or number of people in a group, often in a more formal or general sense.

  • All attendees must sign in at the front desk.
  • She invited all her friends to the party.

Examples of usage

  • I want to make sure everybody is accounted for before we leave.
  • Everybody has their own unique talents.

Translations

Translations of the word "everybody" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น todos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฐ เค•เฅ‹เคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช jeder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ semua orang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒัั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wszyscy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฟใ‚“ใช (minna)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tout le monde

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ todos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท herkes

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ๋‘ (modu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฌู…ูŠุน (aljamee)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vลกichni

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vลกetci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฏไธชไบบ (mฤ›i gรจrรฉn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vsi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ allir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั€ะปั‹า“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ (qvela)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hamฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ todos

Etymology

The word 'everybody' is derived from the Middle English term 'every body', which was first seen in the 14th century. It combines the word 'every' meaning 'each individual' with 'body' as a collective term for all individuals. The usage of 'everybody' has evolved over time to become a common pronoun and noun in the English language, emphasizing inclusivity and universality.

See also: anybody, bodily, bodycon, bodyguard, bodysuit, bodywork, bodyworker, embody, nobody, somebody.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,798, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.