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everything

"Everything" is a powerful little word with a big meaning. It works mainly as a pronoun, but it carries a few different shades of meaning depending on how you use it. Here are the most common ones.

1pronounall things

When you say 'everything', you mean all things in a group or situation — nothing left out. Think of it as a way to avoid listing every single item. Instead of saying 'the books, the clothes, the food, and the furniture', you just say 'everything'.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

She packed everything she needed for the trip.

The fire destroyed everything in the building.

Did you remember everything on the shopping list?

2pronounfigurativethe most important thing

Sometimes 'everything' does not mean a list of things — it means something is the most important thing in someone's life or in a situation. It shows deep value or priority.

everyday language · Modern, widely used · figurative

Her children mean everything to her.

Winning this match is everything to the team.

Money isn't everything — health matters too.

3pronounthe current situation

You can use 'everything' to refer to the general situation or how things are going overall. It is a casual, natural way to ask about someone's life or circumstances without being specific.

everyday language · Modern, widely used

How is everything going at work?

Everything seems to be under control now.

Is everything okay? You look worried.

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