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everything Definition

every·thing (evrē thiŋ′)

  1. every thing; all things; all
  2. all things pertinent to a specified matter
  3. the most important thing money is everything to him

everything Synonyms

everything

pron.

all, all things, the universe, the whole complex, the whole, the lot, all that, every little thing*, the whole kit and caboodle*; lock, stock and barrel*; the whole bit*, the whole bunch*, the whole shebang*, the whole schmear*, the whole ball of wax*, the whole shooting match*, the works*, you name it*; see also all.

everything Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • do: We will do everything we can to make you happy.
  • cover: Your form tutor will probably talk to you to ensure they have covered everything.
  • know: Everyone seems to want to know everything about me all the time.
  • lose: I also pray for those who survived but lost everything they had.
  • explain: Try and include or explain everything about you and your work.
  • believe: I have had enough of people believing everything I say is a lie.

Adjective modifier

  • virtually: Having no money and also preferring to do everything himself, Carpenter acted, directed and had a hand in virtually everything.
  • sure: Write clearly and make sure everything fits into the available space.
  • lost: But in winning, he's lost everything that's kept him going for years.
  • much: Well, pretty much everything from the ' 60s can be found, including Cortinas of all ages.

Modifies a noun

  • in-between: Because play is a noun, a verb and everything in-between.
  • kitesurfing: BKSA kite surf site with free registration, kitesurf message board and everything kitesurfing in the UK.
  • else.: Music can sometimes be guarded and cynical so I wanted to do something different to everything else. ' Says Ian.
  • that's: Remember that Contents insurance covers everything thatâs moveable in your home â that includes your carpets and curtains.
  • s/he: Ask your property owner to put everything s/he is offering in writing, it will save any misunderstanding later on.
  • inside: It felt like I had been kicked over and over by a bull and everything inside was broken.

Noun used with modifier

  • fact: In fact everything seemed more relevant, more down to earth.
  • drop: Drop everything they're doing and pop round to give a massage?

Preposition: in

sight: Because not only does it cut everything in sight, but virtually everything out of sight too.

Preposition: under

sun: He talks almost continually about everything under the sun - except himself.

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