Each

Quick meaning: Each is a determiner meaning All; every; qualifying a singular noun, indicating all examples of the thing so named seen as individual or separate items (compare every).

Meaning

All; every; qualifying a singular noun, indicating all examples of the thing so named seen as individual or separate items (compare every).

More Meanings

1. For one; apiece; per.
2. Every one/thing individually or one by one.
3. (operations, philosophy) An individual item: the least quantitative unit in a grouping.
4. Individually; separately; used in a sentence with a plural subject to indicate that the action or state described by the verb applies to all members of the described group individually, rather than collectively to the entire group.

Example Sentences

The apples cost 50 cents each.

Make sure you wash each bowl well.

You are each right in a different way.

The apartments each boast central heating.

Word Forms

• eache
• eaches

Synonyms for each

Depending on context, synonyms include apiece.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include apiece, all, various, particular, basis, respective.

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