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everybody

Pronunciation: [ˈɛvriˌbɒdi]

Word

Context: "social interactions"

(pronoun) everybody means all the people in a group. It's used when you want to talk about a lot of people together, not just one or two. Imagine inviting all your friends or talking about everyone in your class.

Example

Everybody in the class passed the test.

Example

Not everybody enjoyed the movie; some found it boring.

Example

Is everybody coming to the party tonight?

Context: "general inclusion"

(pronoun) everybody can also refer to any person in general. It’s like saying ‘everyone’ or ‘each person’. You might use it when you want to make a point that applies to all people.

Example

Everybody deserves to be treated with respect.

Example

Not everybody can swim; some people are afraid of the water.

Example

Does everybody need to bring their own lunch?

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