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Definition everything in British English

everything pronoun

pronoun
/ˈevriˌθɪŋ/

When everything is a subject, it is used with a singular verb.

1

all the things, activities etc that are involved in a situation

Example

The earthquake destroyed everything within a 25-mile radius.

Example

Everything's done by computer nowadays.

Example

If you put the books back on the shelves, I'll put everything else away.

Example

The restaurant serves everything from beer and wine to exotic cocktails.

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Example

You look upset - is everything all right?

Example

Why do you always have to spoil everything, Debbie?

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Definition everything in British English