each
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: eaches
Sense 1
All; every; qualifying a singular noun, indicating all examples of the thing so named seen as individual or separate items (compare every).
Determiner
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
For one; apiece; per.
Adverb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Individually; separately; used in a sentence with a plural subject to indicate that the action or state described by the verb applies to all members of the described group individually, rather than collectively to the entire group.
Adverb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
Every one/thing individually or one by one.
Pronoun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “each” mean?
All; every; qualifying a singular noun, indicating all examples of the thing so named seen as individual or separate items (compare every).
Is “each” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.