Everything
Pronoun
UK
/ˈev.ri.θɪŋ/
US
/ˈev.ri.θɪŋ/
Definition
All things; the whole of something.
Example
"Everything is ready now."
"He packed everything he needed for the long journey."
"After moving, she said everything in the new house felt fresh and exciting."
Explanation
“Everything” means all things together. For example, “Everything in the box belongs to the kid” means all items inside are his. It can also describe the total situation, like “Everything will be fine”. It is used for both physical things and abstract situations. “Everything” makes it clear nothing is left out. For example, “They lost everything in the fire” means all belongings were gone.