everything

ev-ery-thing · pronoun

imported

Definitions

pronoun

  1. 1.

    All things; all the things of a group or class.

  2. 2.

    All that exists or is relevant.

  3. 3.

    Used for emphasis to mean a great deal.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    everything but the kitchen sink — Including an excessive amount of items.
  • •
    have everything going for someone — To have many advantages.
  • •
    everything else — All other things.
  • •
    first and foremost / above everything — Most importantly.

Related words

Antonyms: nothing
See also: all, anything, nothing, something
Synonyms: all, all things, the lot

Etymology

From Middle English, compound of every ("each, all") + thing ("object, matter").