everywhere
gb/ˈɛvɹiwˌɛɹ/ us/ˈɛvɹiwˌɛɹ/
A2
English
~ 2600
Senses
0 senses
adverb
A2
relation
1
In all places
In all places, or to all places.
Usage pattern:
[something/someone] is/exists everywhere
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'everywhere' with 'anywhere'. 'Everywhere' means in all places, while 'anywhere' means in any one place or at all (often in negative or questions).
Synonyms
all over (More informal and often used in speech.)
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ubiquitously (Formal and less common; often used in academic or technical contexts.)
Antonyms
nowhere (Indicates not in any place, the direct opposite.)
Collocations
found everywhere
|go everywhere
|seen everywhere
|spread everywhere
|heard everywhere
Themes
daily life
|travel
|communication
|space
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Smartphones are everywhere these days.
- Her music is played everywhere in the city.
- The campaign posters were everywhere you looked.
- Tourists can be found everywhere during the summer.
- The smell of fresh bread was everywhere in the market.
Learner examples
- Flowers are everywhere in spring.
- I see his face everywhere.
- We looked everywhere for the keys.
- Birds are singing everywhere.
- People are using phones everywhere.
Grammar
Dictionary form
everywhere
IPA
GB/ˈɛvɹiwˌɛɹ/
US/ˈɛvɹiwˌɛɹ/
Syllables & stress
every - where (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (every)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: everywhere
- Plural: everywheres
Word family
Expressions
here, there, and everywhere
1/hˈɪɹ | ðˈɛɹ | ˈænd ˈɛvɹiwˌɛɹ/
fixed phrase
In many different places
In many places, often far apart from each other.
Examples
- We searched here, there, and everywhere for the missing document.
- Fans followed the band here, there, and everywhere.
pop up everywhere
1/pˈɑp ˈʌp ˈɛvɹiwˌɛɹ/
fixed phrase
Appear suddenly in many places
To suddenly appear in many different locations.
Examples
- Coffee shops seem to pop up everywhere these days.
- Rumors about the incident are popping up everywhere online.
spread everywhere
1/spɹˈɛd ˈɛvɹiwˌɛɹ/
fixed phrase
Move across all places
To go or extend into all areas.
Examples
- The news of their engagement spread everywhere within hours.
- The smell of garlic spread everywhere in the kitchen.