How do you use "each" in a sentence?

Each student received a certificate. They helped each other with the homework. The tickets cost ten pounds each.

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Q: What does "each" mean?

Every one of two or more considered individually 'Each' emphasises individual items in a group, treating them separately. 'Each other' means mutually; 'each and every' adds emphasis. Unlike 'every', 'each' suggests consideration one by one. 'Each of' is followed by a plural noun but singular verb.

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Meaning: Every one of two or more considered individually

每个，各自

cada, cada uno

それぞれ、各々

각각, 저마다

'Each' emphasises individual items in a group, treating them separately. 'Each other' means mutually; 'each and every' adds emphasis. Unlike 'every', 'each' suggests consideration one by one. 'Each of' is followed by a plural noun but singular verb.

「each」强调群体中的个体，分别对待。「each other」意味着互相；「each and every」加强语气。与「every」不同，「each」暗示逐一考虑。

«Each» enfatiza elementos individuales en un grupo, tratándolos por separado. «Each other» significa mutuamente; «each and every» añade énfasis. A diferencia de «every», «each» sugiere consideración uno por uno.

「each」はグループ内の個別のアイテムを強調し、それぞれを別々に扱います。「each other」は互いに、「each and every」は強調を加えます。

'Each'는 그룹 내의 개별 항목을 하나하나 따로 강조합니다. 'Each other'는 서로, 'each and every'는 하나하나 빠짐없이를 의미합니다. 'every'와 달리 'each'는 하나씩 살펴보는 뉘앙스가 있습니다. 'Each of' 뒤에는 복수 명사가 오지만 동사는 단수형을 씁니다.

Examples

Each student received a certificate.
每位学生都获得了证书。
Cada estudiante recibió un certificado.
各学生が証明書を受け取った。
각 학생이 수료증을 받았다.
They helped each other with the homework.
他们互相帮助做作业。
Se ayudaron mutuamente con los deberes.
彼らは宿題を助け合った。
그들은 숙제를 서로 도왔다.
The tickets cost ten pounds each.
每张票十英镑。
Las entradas cuestan diez libras cada una.
チケットは一枚10ポンドです。
티켓은 한 장에 10파운드입니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old English 'ǣlc', a contraction of 'ā' (ever) + 'gelīc' (alike), literally 'ever alike' — meaning 'every single one in the same way'. Related to Dutch 'elk' and German 'jegliche' (each).

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal