everything
- 01 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.
Simple“I packed everything I need for the trip into one small suitcase.”
In context“The detective examined everything in the room, looking for even the smallest clue that might explain the disappearance.”
PitfallEverything 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.
- 02 B1 Intermediate
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.
Simple“His children are everything to him.”
In context“In professional sports, winning isn't just a goal; for some coaches, it is quite literally everything.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“She is a mother, a doctor, and a pilot—she does everything.”
In context“The new software is everything at once: a database, a design tool, and a communication platform.”
Synonymsa lotvarious things - 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
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.
Simple“I'll have an everything with cream cheese, please.”
In context“The bakery is famous for its everything bagels, which are generously coated in a proprietary blend of toasted seeds and spices.”
UsageOften used as a modifier before 'bagel' or as a standalone noun in deli contexts.
Usage everything else · everything in his power · everything we've
Inherited from Middle English every thing; univerbation of every + thing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.