Difference Between “Everyone” and “Every One”

Sometimes, words look very similar but have different meanings. This is true for “everyone” and “every one.” They sound almost the same, but they are not the same. Let’s learn the difference.

History

“Everyone” is a word that comes from Old English. In the past, people would use “every” and “one” together to talk about all people in a group. Over time, the two words joined to make one word: “everyone.” “Every one” is just the two words used together but not joined.

How to Use “Everyone”

“Everyone” is a pronoun. It means all the people in a group. You use it to say something about all people as one group.

Example Sentences for “Everyone”

• Everyone is happy today.
• Is everyone ready to start?
• Everyone likes ice cream.
• The teacher talked to everyone.
• Everyone has their books with them.

How to Use “Every One”

“Every one” is when you use “every” and “one” separately. Use it to talk about each individual person or thing in a group, one by one.

Example Sentences for “Every One”

• I want to thank every one of you.
• Every one of the cookies is delicious.
• She asked every one of her friends for help.
• He checked every one of the boxes.
• Every one of the students passed the test.

Trick to Remember the Difference

Think of “everyone” as all together, just like the word is together. Think of “every one” as separate because you talk about each one as separate.

Summary

Remember, “everyone” means all people as a group. Use it when you talk about them all together. “Every one” means each person or thing one by one. Use it to talk about them separately. Knowing the difference helps you use words the right way!