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each

SayEECH/it͡ʃ/UK/iːt͡ʃ/

4 meanings of each

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  1. 1
    every individualdeterminer
    Every one of a group, thought of one at a time.

    Think of it like a teacher handing out papers one desk at a time.

    Wash each bowl well.

    The sun rises each morning.

    UsageUse one thing after it: each child (not incorrect: each children).

    Similarevery

  2. 2
    pronoun
    Every one, taken separately, used without a noun.

    I'll give each of you a chance.

    Each has a different job to do.

    UsageSay each of them has.

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  3. 3
    apieceadverb
    For every person or thing separately.

    The apples cost fifty cents each.

    The tickets are ten pounds each.

    UsagePut it after the price: two dollars each.

    Similarapiece

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  1. 4
    noun
    In stores and warehouses, a single item counted as one unit, not a whole box of them.

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Origin

From Old English ǣlċ, a shortened form of ǣġhwelċ. It came into Middle English as eche.

Checked 1 Nov 2026 · 3 facts