Word
everything
Phoneticsev·ery·thing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɛvɹiˌθɪŋ/
UK/ˈɛvɹɪθˌɪŋ/
Definitions
01all things
A1 · Beginner
pron. all the things in a group or situation.
pron. the totality of things or facts within a specific context or the universe at large.
日本語:すべて※
Español:todo
“I packed everything I need for the trip into one small suitcase.”
“The detective examined everything in the room, looking for even the smallest clue that might explain the disappearance.”
Pitfall
Everything are ready for the party.
Everything is ready for the party.
Even though 'everything' refers to many things, it is grammatically singular and takes a singular verb.
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02the most important thing
B1 · Intermediate Informal
pron. the person or thing that is most important to you.
pron. the most essential or valued aspect of someone's life or a particular situation.
日本語:すべて※
“His children are everything to him.”
“In professional sports, winning isn't just a goal; for some coaches, it is quite literally everything.”
03many different things
B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal
pron. used to describe a situation where many different things are happening or are true.
pron. used colloquially to refer to a diverse or overwhelming set of circumstances or attributes.
日本語:すべて※
“She is a mother, a doctor, and a pilot—she does everything.”
“The new software is everything at once: a database, a design tool, and a communication platform.”
Synonyms
04a type of bagel
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Cooking American English
n. a bagel that has many different toppings on it, like seeds and garlic.
n. a variety of bagel topped with a mixture of several ingredients, typically including sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried onion, garlic, and salt.
“I'll have an everything with cream cheese, please.”
“The bakery is famous for its everything bagels, which are generously coated in a proprietary blend of toasted seeds and spices.”
Usage
Often used as a modifier before 'bagel' or as a standalone noun in deli contexts.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “everything” in context.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English every thing; univerbation of every + thing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A1 · BeginnerOxford
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