each
/iːtʃ/
PRONOUN
1. Every individual member of a group
Referring to every person or thing in a group individually, considered separately rather than collectively.
1.1. Individual people or things
Used to refer to every member of a group individually, emphasizing that each member is considered separately.
Synonyms
- every one
- each and every one
- every single one
- every last one
Antonyms
- none
- neither
Examples
- Each of the students received a certificate.
- Each was given an opportunity to express an opinion.
Related Words
- individual
- member
- person
- item
- particular
1.2. Individual items within a set
Used before a singular countable noun to identify every item in a group individually, without excluding any member.
Synonyms
- every
- every single
Antonyms
- none
- neither
Examples
- Each student must submit an assignment by Friday.
- The teacher checked each answer carefully.
Related Words
ADVERB
2. A quantity or amount for every individual
Indicating an amount, rate, or quantity allocated to or applicable to every individual person or item separately.
2.1. Amounts allocated per individual
Used after a quantity or amount to indicate that the stated amount applies separately to every person or item.
Synonyms
- apiece
- per
- individually
Antonyms
- collectively
- altogether
- aggregately
Examples
- The tickets cost ten dollars each.
- The workers received five vouchers each.