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Every thing vs. Everything
Every thing
/ˈɛv.ri θɪŋ/
A term referring to all of the things or all that exists.
Examples:
Synonyms:
all
all things
Antonyms:
nothing
nothingness
Everything
/ˈevriθɪŋ/
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All possible things or all that exists
Examples:
But to be sure there were rum
everythings
.
From then on she took control of
everything
.
Everything
appeared to be as arranged.
Synonyms:
all
Antonyms:
nothing
none
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Ways to tell them apart:
Everything
is a single word that refers to all things collectively, considered as a whole.
Every thing
is two words and refers to each individual item separately, emphasizing each one's presence.
Remember, when you mean all items as a unit, use
everything
.
For emphasizing distinct items within a group, prefer
every thing
.
Use
everything
to express total inclusion, and
every thing
for separate attention.
When to use every thing:
When to use everything:
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