Each Word Meaning

Etymology:

Old English ǣlc; related to Dutch elk and German jeglich, based on a West Germanic phrase meaning ‘ever alike’ (see aye, alike)

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

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

Short Definition:

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

Examples:

• each battery is in a separate compartment
• each one of us was asked what went on

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

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

Short Definition:

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

Examples:

• they each have their own personality
• Doug had money from each of his five uncles

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

to, for, or by every one of a group (used after a noun or an amount)

Short Definition:

to, for, or by every one of group

Examples:

• the tickets cost £11 each
• Paul and Bill have a glass each