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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.

“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.

Synonyms

alleach thing

Antonyms

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.

“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.

“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

a lotvarious things

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.

01. everything else 02. everything in his power 03. everything we've 04. everything from hockey 05. everything new 06. everything together

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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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
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