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EACH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com Synonyms each American [eech] / itʃ / adjective every one of two or more considered individually or one by one. each stone in a building; a hallway with a door at each end. pronoun every one individually; each one. Each had a different solution to the problem. adverb to, from, or for each; apiece. They cost a dollar each. each British / iːtʃ / determiner every (one) of two or more considered individually each day each person ( as pronoun ) each gave according to his ability "Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 adverb for, to, or from each one; apiece four apples each "Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 each Idioms More idioms and phrases containing each at each other's throats made for (each other) Usage The adjective each is always followed by a singular noun: each person; each book. When the adjective follows a plural subject, the verb agrees with the subject: They each dress in different styles. The houses each have central heating. When the pronoun each comes immediately before the verb, it always takes a singular verb: Each comes (not come ) from a different country. When the pronoun is followed by an of phrase containing a plural noun or pronoun, there is a tendency for the verb to be plural: Each of the candidates has (or have ) spoken on the issue. Some usage guides maintain that only the singular verb is correct, but plural verbs occur frequently even in edited writing. It is also sometimes said that the pronoun each must always be referred to by a singular pronoun, but again actual usage does not regularly observe this stricture: Each member of our garden club had their own special interests. In the most formal speech and writing, singular verbs and pronouns occur more frequently than plural: Each member … had his own special interests. The use of plural forms, especially plural pronouns, has been increasing in the United States, partially because of the desire to avoid using he or his to refer to a female. Anyone, anybody, everyone, everybody, no one, someone, and somebody follow the same general patterns of pronoun agreement as each. See also they . Each is a singular pronoun and should be used with a singular form of a verb: each of the candidates was (not were ) interviewed separately Related Words Each, every are alike in having a distributive meaning. Of two or more members composing an aggregate, each directs attention to the separate members in turn: Each child (of those considered and enumerated) received a large apple. Every emphasizes inclusiveness or universality: Every child (of all in existence) likes to play. Etymology Origin of each First recorded before 900; Middle English eche, Old English ælc, equivalent to ā “ever” ( see ay 1 ) + (ge)līc alike ; cognate with Old High German ēo-gilīh, Old Frisian ellīk, Dutch, Low German elk Explanation Use the adjective each when every separate person or thing in a group is considered individually, one by one or piece by piece. If all the guests at your party will go home with a goody bag, you can say that each person will get one. The word each is useful for singling out one instance, item, or person from a larger group. When it's used as an adverb, it basically means "apiece." You might, for example, say, "These cupcakes cost me three dollars each ," or "My siblings and I have one cat each — all together, we have six cats in our family." The Old English root of each , , is based on a Germanic phrase that means "ever alike." Keep Reading on Vocabulary.com Example Sentences Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com. The 737 MAX crashes marked the start of a long downturn at Boeing that resulted in annual losses each year between 2018 and 2024. From Barron's • May 4, 2026 Spokeswoman Elisabeth Diana said there are 2.9 unprofitable users for each profitable one based on data from the past month. From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026 “It’s with great sadness and heartache to announce the passing of my sweet dear Alex Ligertwood, my husband of 25 years, we knew each other for 36 years,” Brogan wrote. From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026 About 14,000 cancer patients in England start on a course of Keytruda, also known as pembrolizumab, each year, with most of those likely to be moved over to the injectable version. From BBC • May 3, 2026 Two guys are on each side of the table, all four in deep concentration working the rods, while a bunch of spectators jump around, shouting encouragement. From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam Related Words all individually respectively separately Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023 Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.