everything
Definition
- Pronoun:
- All things or all items: "everything" refers to the entirety of objects, concepts, or matters in a particular context or in general.
- The most important thing: "everything" can also denote something of supreme significance or priority.
Usage Examples
- Pronoun:
- She lost everything in the fire. (All of her possessions were destroyed.)
- He believes that money is everything. (He considers money to be the most important thing.)
- Tell me everything about your trip. (Provide all the details of your journey.)
Advanced Usage
"everything but the kitchen sink": a phrase meaning nearly everything imaginable, often used humorously.
- She packed everything but the kitchen sink for the weekend trip. (She brought an excessive number of items.)
"to have everything going for one": to possess many advantages or favorable qualities.
- With her talent and charm, she has everything going for her. (She has many positive attributes.)
Variants and Related Words
- Everywhere (adv): in or to all places.
- We searched everywhere for the lost key. (We looked in all locations.)
- Everyone (pron): every person; all people.
- Everyone enjoyed the party. (All the guests had a good time.)
Synonyms
- All: the whole quantity or extent of something.
- He ate all the cake. (He consumed the complete cake.)
- The whole lot: the entire set or group.
- She bought the whole lot of books. (She purchased every book in the collection.)
Phrasal Verbs
Related Idioms
- "Everything under the sun": a wide variety of things; all possible things.
- The store sells everything under the sun. (The store offers a vast range of products.)
- "Everything comes to those who wait": patience is rewarded eventually.
- He finally got the promotion — everything comes to those who wait. (Patience led to his success.)