each

1 of 3

adjective

: being one of two or more distinct individuals having a similar relation and often constituting an aggregate

each

2 of 3

pronoun

: each one
to each his own

each

3 of 3

adverb

: to or for each : apiece
cost a dollar each

Examples of each in a Sentence

Adjective A rope was tied to each end of the boat. Each student had a different explanation. Adverb They cost 50 cents each. We were allowed two tries each.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adverb
What to know about Nashville SC Nashville SC and Inter Miami each joined MLS as expansion teams in 2020. Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 20 Aug. 2023 In medieval times, villagers would place bright, colorful streamers and ribbons on a tall pole; young girls would each grab the end of a streamer and do a dance around holding them. Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023 In the event of a prolonged breach of the debt ceiling, Moody’s estimates some large states would each lose hundreds of thousands of jobs. Matt Egan, CNN, 10 May 2023 Following tradition, the King, 74, and Queen, 75, will each wear two different robes during the coronation: the Robes of State and the Robes of Estate. Staff Author, Peoplemag, 6 May 2023 Finding a middle ground when they’re each upset individually is crucial for this couple. Women's Health, 4 May 2023 Following tradition, the King and Queen Consort will each wear two different robes during the coronation: the Robes of State and the Robes of Estate. Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 4 May 2023 Three Broward squads, Dillard, Miramar, and West Broward each won their respective FHSAA state cheerleading championships and earned title of Sun Sentinel cheerleading teams of the year. Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2023 Harrison, Olentangy Orange and Marysville will each send a tournament-high seven wrestlers to state. Alex Harrison, The Enquirer, 9 Mar. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English ech, from Old English ǣlc; akin to Old High German iogilīh each; both from West Germanic *aiw- ever, always (whence Old English ā always) + *galīkaz having the same form, like (whence Old English gelīc like) — more at aye, like entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Pronoun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of each was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Each.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/each. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

each

1 of 3 adjective
: being one of two or more individuals
read each book

each

2 of 3 pronoun
: each one
each of us took a turn

each

3 of 3 adverb
: to or for each one : apiece
cost 50 cents each

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