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- UK [iːtʃ] / US [ɪtʃ]
determiner, pronoun
Summary:
Each can be used in the following ways: - as a determiner (followed by a singular countable noun): in each corner of the room - as a pronoun: three windows, with a different view from each (followed by "of"): I want each of you to fill out an application. (after a plural subject): They each played their part. (after a plural object or a number): I gave them each a copy of the script. ♦ The cassettes are on sale at £3.50 each. (after a modal or auxiliary verb, or after the verb "to be"): We can each choose our own subject for research. ♦ Federer and Nadal had each won two games. - in the phrase each other: We always try to help each other. When each is part of the subject of a sentence, it is used with a singular verb, except when it follows a plural subject: Each man hunts alone. ♦ They each do their share of the work. In formal writing, a pronoun or possessive adjective that refers back to a noun subject with each is usually singular: Each student has his or her own place in the library. However, in conversation and informal writing these pronouns and possessives are often plural: Each student has their own place in the library.used for referring to all the people or things in a group, especially when considering every one separatelyEach request will be given careful consideration.
The gallery contains work by 5 artists, each with their own individual style.
As each day dawned, his smile greeted her.
Each programme in the series will be introduced by a well-known musician.
Marble columns stand on each side of the entrance.
each of:The United States, Russia, and Germany each won two gold medals.
Each of us has a job to do.
one/two/half etc each:She kissed each of her children.
£1/$2 etc each:Water was scarce – we were only allowed 1 litre each per day.
each one:New batteries cost £3.50 each.
each and every one (= used for emphasizing that you mean every person in a group):When it was time to bring the cows in, he would call each one by name.
It is the duty of each and every one of us to protect the environment.
English dictionary. 2014.
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each — W1S1 [i:tʃ] determiner, pron, adv [: Old English; Origin: Alc] 1.) every one of two or more things or people, considered separately →↑every ▪ She had a bottle in each hand. ▪ Grill the fish for five minutes on each side. ▪ Each member of the team … Dictionary of contemporary English
each — [ itʃ ] function word, quantifier *** Each can be used in the following ways: as a determiner (followed by a singular countable noun): in each corner of the room as a pronoun: three windows, with a different view from each (followed by of ): I… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
each — 1. singular or plural. Each is treated as singular when it stands by itself as a pronoun, when it comes before a singular noun (each house), and when it is followed by of and a plural noun (each of the houses): • Each group is responsible for its … Modern English usage
Each — ([=e]ch), a. or a. pron. [OE. eche, [ae]lc, elk, ilk, AS. [ae]lc; [=a] always + gel[=i]c like; akin to OD. iegelik, OHG. [=e]ogil[=i]h, MHG. iegel[=i]ch, G. jeglich. [root]209. See 3d {Aye}, {Like}, and cf. {Either}, {Every}, {Ilk}.] 1. Every one … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
each — adj every, *all each adv Each, apiece, severally, individually, respectivelyare comparable when they refer to every one of the many or several persons or things comprising a group. All imply distribution. Each and apiece usually connote equality… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
each — [ēch] adj., pron. [ME ech, elc, each, every < OE ælc < * agilic, akin to OHG iogilith (Ger jeglich) < PGmc * aiw galic: see AYE1 & ALIKE] every one of two or more considered separately [each (one) of you will be notified] adv. apiece… … English World dictionary
each — [adj] every all, any, exclusive, individual, one by one*, particular, personal, piece by piece*, respective, separate, several, single, specific, various, without exception; concept 577 Ant. none each [adv] apiece; for one all, a pop*, a shot*,… … New thesaurus
each — O.E. ælc any, all, every, each (one), short for a gelic ever alike, from a ever (see AYE (Cf. aye) (2)) + gelic alike (see LIKE (Cf. like) (adj.)). From a common West Germanic expression *aiwo galika (Cf. Du. elk, O.Fris … Etymology dictionary
each — ► DETERMINER & PRONOUN ▪ every one of two or more people or things, regarded and identified separately. ► ADVERB ▪ to, for, or by every one of a group. ● each and every Cf. ↑each and every ORIGIN Old English … English terms dictionary
EACH — is an acronym that may refer to: *European Association for Communication in Healthcare *Educational Action Challenging Homophobia *European Association for sick Children in Hospitals … Wikipedia
each — index respectively Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
