each
gb/ˈit͡ʃ/ us/ˈit͡ʃ/
A2
English
~ 200
Senses
0 senses
determiner
A2
relation
1
every individual one in a group
Used to talk about every person or thing in a group, one by one.
Usage pattern:
each [singular noun]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'each' with plural nouns directly (e.g., 'each students'), but it should be followed by a singular noun ('each student').
Synonyms
every (Refers to all members of a group collectively; 'each' emphasizes individuality.)
Antonyms
none (Indicates the absence of any member of the group.)
Collocations
each person
|each day
|each student
|each item
|each time
Themes
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Each student has a locker.
- I gave each child a balloon.
- The tickets cost $10 each.
- Each page of the book is illustrated.
- She spoke to each employee in turn.
Learner examples
- Each boy has a ball.
- I see each car on the road.
- Each pen is blue.
- Each day is new.
pronoun
A2
relation
2
every one of two or more
Means every person or thing, when you don't say the noun again.
Usage pattern:
each [verb phrase]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'each' and 'all' here; 'all' refers to the group as a whole, 'each' to individuals.
Synonyms
everyone (Similar meaning but usually refers to people collectively; 'each' stresses individuality.)
Antonyms
none (Indicates zero members are included.)
Collocations
each has
|each is
|each was given
Themes
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- We each took a turn driving.
- They each received a medal.
- Each was responsible for their own work.
- We paid $5 each.
Learner examples
- We each have a pen.
- They each get a gift.
- Each is happy.
adverb
A2
relation
3
per person or item
For every single person or thing.
Synonyms
apiece ('Apiece' is more informal and less common in writing.)
Antonyms
together (Indicates combined rather than separate amounts.)
Collocations
costs $5 each
|worth 10 points each
Themes
daily life
|commerce
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The apples are $2 each.
- These chairs weigh 5 kilos each.
- The tickets are $15 each.
Learner examples
- The books are $3 each.
- The cakes are 2 dollars each.
- The pens are 1 euro each.
Grammar
Dictionary form
each
IPA
GB/ˈit͡ʃ/
US/ˈit͡ʃ/
Syllables & stress
each (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (each)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: each
- Plural: eaches
Word family
Expressions
each and every
1/ˈit͡ʃ ˈænd ˈɛvɹi/
fixed phrase
every single one without exception
Used to emphasize that you mean all of the people or things in a group, with no exceptions.
Examples
- I expect each and every student to do their homework.
- He checked each and every detail carefully.
each other
1/ˈit͡ʃ ˈʌðɚ/
fixed phrase
mutually between two people or things
Used when two people or things do something to the other one.
Examples
- They hugged each other warmly.
- They looked at each other and laughed.
- The two friends help each other often.
- We help each other with homework.