# each

/ˈitʃ/ (US) · /ˈiːtʃ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/each
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 2. every one

pronoun · CEFR A2

every person or thing in a group when you do not name them again.

For teachers: functions as the head of a noun phrase to refer to every individual member of a previously mentioned group.

- There were five apples and I gave each of the children one.
- The director interviewed ten candidates and gave each a fair opportunity to demonstrate their technical proficiency.

Usage: Often used in the pattern 'each of' followed by a plural noun or pronoun.

### 3. for one / apiece

adverb · CEFR B1

to or for every person or thing in a group.

For teachers: used after a noun or at the end of a sentence to indicate a price or amount for every individual item.

- The tickets for the cinema cost ten dollars each.
- The vintage postcards were sold for five pounds each, regardless of their condition or rarity.

Usage: Usually placed after the noun or the amount it refers to.

## Examples

- Each student receives a new book today.
- The teacher gave each child a different task to complete before the end of the lesson.
- While the team shares a collective goal, each member must take personal responsibility for their specific contribution to the final report.

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