everything
gb/ˈɛvɹiθˌɪŋ/ us/ˈɛvɹiθˌɪŋ/
A1
English
~ 600
minden, az egész
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1
minden
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Usage pattern:
[everything] is [adjective]
Everything was ready for the party.
Minden készen állt a bulira.
She lost everything in the fire.
Mindent elveszített a tűzben.
I told you everything I know.
Everything seems fine now.
They have everything they need to start.
Learner examples
Everything is on the table.
Minden az asztalon van.
He eats everything on his plate.
Mindent megeszik, ami a tányérján van.
I like everything in this shop.
Everything is okay now.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'everything' with 'all'. 'Everything' is singular and takes a singular verb (e.g., 'Everything is ready', not 'Everything are ready').
Meaning
All things collectively
Collocations
everything possible
|everything else
|everything you need
|everything about
|everything in order
Synonyms
all (More general and can be used for people, objects, or concepts; 'everything' specifically refers to things.)
|
the whole lot (Informal; emphasizes the entire quantity or group.)
Antonyms
nothing (Refers to the absence of anything, the opposite of 'everything'.)
Themes
daily life
|general
|core_vocabulary
Definition
All things; the whole amount of things or the whole situation.
All things that exist, or all of a particular group of things, considered together.
A2
INFORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
[everything] depends on [something]
Everything depends on your decision.
Minden a döntésedtől függ.
She told me everything about her trip.
Mindent elmesélt az utazásáról.
That's everything I wanted to say.
He explained everything clearly.
Learner examples
Everything depends on the weather.
Minden az időjárástól függ.
Tell me everything about your day.
Mesélj el mindent a napodról.
That's everything I know.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'everything' when 'everyone' or 'everybody' is meant. Remember that 'everything' refers only to things, not people.
Meaning
All important parts of something
Collocations
everything depends on
|tell me everything
|everything changes
|that's everything
Synonyms
the whole thing (Informal; similar meaning but less formal than 'everything'.)
Antonyms
nothing important (Indicates there are no significant aspects or details.)
Themes
daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
All the important parts of something or all that matters.
All the most important elements, details, or factors in a situation.
Grammar
Dictionary form
everything
IPA
GB/ˈɛvɹiθˌɪŋ/
US/ˈɛvɹiθˌɪŋ/
Syllables & stress
everything (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (everything)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: everything
- Plural: everythings
Word family
Expressions
everything under the sun
1/ˈɛvɹiθˌɪŋ ˈʌndɚ ðə sˈʌn/
idiom
informal
Every possible thing that exists
Used to mean a very large variety of things.
Examples
- They talked about everything under the sun.
- The shop sells everything under the sun.
in everything
1/ˈɪn ˈɛvɹiθˌɪŋ/
fixed phrase
In all situations or aspects
In every situation or in all parts of something.
Examples
- He tries to be fair in everything he does.
- In everything she writes, there is honesty.
not for anything
1/nˈɑt fɚ ˈɛniθˌɪŋ/
fixed phrase
informal
Not under any circumstances
Used to say you will never do something no matter what happens.
Examples
- I wouldn’t sell this car for anything.
- She wouldn’t miss this concert for anything.
everything but the kitchen sink
1/ˈɛvɹiθˌɪŋ bˈʌt ðə kˈɪt͡ʃən sˈɪŋk/
idiom
informal
Including nearly every possible thing
Including almost every possible item or thing, often more than necessary.
Examples
- They packed everything but the kitchen sink for their holiday.
- She packed everything but the kitchen sink for the weekend trip.
- She packed everything but the kitchen sink for her trip.
- The proposal had everything but the kitchen sink.
- The report included everything but the kitchen sink.
- They threw everything but the kitchen sink into their marketing campaign.