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How to pronounce everything

pronounA2Very common word
EHVreethihng

/ˈɛv.ɹiˌθɪŋ/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

all the things in a particular situation, place, group, or period

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Meanings & examples

pronoun

all the things in a particular situation, place, group, or period

Everything changed after the meeting.

She packed everything before lunch.

Good to know

Use a singular verb after everything: Everything is ready, not Everything are ready.

Common phrases & grammar

everything you need · everything is ready · forget everything · tell me everything

everything + verb

subject + verb + everything

pronoun

the most important thing in a person's life or in a situation

Her family is everything to her.

Money isn't everything.

Common phrases & grammar

mean everything to someone · money isn't everything

subject + be + everything

something + mean + everything + to + someone

Useful expressions

everything but...

all things except the thing or things named

He ate everything but the salad.

and everything

and other similar things; used in informal speech

They brought music, snacks, and everything.