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Definition each other in British English

each other pronoun

pronoun

Each other is written as two separate words, not as one word:

✗ We must be able to communicate and understand eachother.

✓ We must be able to communicate and understand each other.

✗ They always enjoyed eachother’s company.

✓ They always enjoyed each other’s company.

You can use one another with the same meaning as each other.

1

used for saying that each person or thing does something to the other or others

Example

The women looked around at each other and smiled.

Example

They talk to each other on the phone every night.

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2

used for saying that each person or thing is related in the same way to the other or others

Example

Dozens of suitcases were piled on top of each other.

Example

Victor and Laurie were sitting next to each other.

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Definition each other in British English