# everyone

/ˈɛvɹiˌwən/ (US) · /ˈɛvɹɪwˌɒn/ (UK) · CEFR A1 · Pronoun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/everyone
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

every person in a group. You use it when you are talking about all the people in a place or situation.

For teachers: every person; all people in a particular group or the world at large.

## Examples

- Everyone in the class passed the test.
- The party was a huge success and everyone had a wonderful time dancing.
- While the policy was designed to benefit the majority, it soon became clear that everyone involved would need to make significant sacrifices to ensure its long-term success.

## Pitfalls

- Not "Everyone are happy" but "Everyone is happy" — Even though it refers to many people, the pronoun is grammatically singular and requires a singular verb.

## Usage notes

- Always takes a singular verb despite referring to multiple people.

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