everybody - Master This Word
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everybody Word Meanings
- refers to all people in a group
- every person; everyone
- informal, used to mean all people, as in everybody knows
everybody Example Sentences
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everybody Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈev.riˌbɒ.di/
US
/ˈɛv.riˌbɑ.di/
everybody Word Etymology
Root decomposition: every + body. Historical origin: from Old English as a compound joining every with body, later standardised as everybody in Middle English. Memory image: imagine all the people standing together to form a single living body that represents everyone.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
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I place my hand on the door and push it open, taking a moment to steady my breath. I scan the room, letting my eyes move from face to face, meeting the gaze of everybody there. The moment feels like a simple shift, a shared pause that makes the space feel a little more mine and theirs. When I speak, I sense that what I say could reach everybody, not just one person.
Real Context
Everybody is a pronoun that means all people in a group. It is interchangeable with everyone in most contexts, though everybody is more informal. It often appears at the start of sentences: 'Everybody loves a good story,' or in questions: 'Is everybody ready?' The word comes from the combination of every and body, historically a single compound. It refers to people rather than objects, and the verb typically takes a singular form: 'Everybody knows the answer.' Learn that younger or more formal writing may prefer 'everyone.' Use in spoken English for warmth and inclusivity.
Usage Reminders
- Remember: Everybody is singular; use 'everybody is' not 'everybody are'. Use 'everybody' in casual speech; switch to 'everyone' in formal writing. It refers to people, not things. The possessive form is 'everybody's'. It is one word, not 'every body'.
Common Misconceptions
- Everybody is singular; use 'knows' not 'know'.
- Everybody is informal; use 'everyone' in formal writing.
- Everybody refers to people, not things.
- The possessive is 'everybody's', not 'every body's'.
- Don't split it as two words; it is one word.
Thinking Differences
Think of everybody as a warm, casual exclamation for a whole group; it sounds friendlier than everyone. Learners often treat it as plural and say 'Everybody are knowing' which is wrong.
Learning Tips
- Remember the singular verb rule: everybody is
- Use everybody in casual speech; everyone in formal writing
- Teach yourself with contrasts: everybody vs everyone
- Practice possessive: everybody's opinion
- Avoid spacing: it's one word, not every body
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
Step 2: Usage
Which of the following sentences use the word 'everybody' correctly?
A.Everybody loves ice cream
B.Everybody is a color
C.The sky is everybody
D.Everybody is a popular song
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'everybody'?
A.Delicious
B.Each person
C.Run
D.Big
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'everybody'?
A.Fast
B.Happy
C.Nobody
D.Exciting
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life scenario where 'everybody' would be used?
A.He wore a red shirt
B.The trees were tall and green
C.All the animals ate the food
D.She danced under the stars
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