Each

/iːtʃ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Used to refer to every one of two or more people or things, considered separately.
Each student must submit their homework by Friday.
Used to emphasize the individuality of a group.
Each of the houses has its own unique charm.
Indicating one at a time in a group.
They were given five minutes to present each of their projects.
pronoun
Used to refer to every one of two or more people or things, considered separately.
Please take your time and think about each before making a decision.
Referring to every person or thing in a group individually.
Each of us has a part to play in this project.

Etymology

Middle English 'eche', from Old English 'ælc' meaning 'every, each'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

each and every
an emphatic expression meaning including all without exception
each to their own
everyone has their own preferences or choices
each in turn
every individual in sequence or order

Related Words

every
used to refer to all members of a group without exception
individual
single, distinct person or thing
separate
distinct or individual; not joined or together

Slang Meanings

each one teach one
It's a community effort; each one teach one to help others learn.
each their own
I think pineapple on pizza is great, but I know it's each their own.