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Everybody

/ˈɛv.riˌbɒ.di/
pronounCEFR A2 (Elementary)Top #800 frequency
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2 senses
As pronoun
  1. 1

    Used to refer to all people in a group.

    "Everybody is invited to the party this weekend."
  2. 2

    An informal term for all individuals without exception.

    "Everybody loves a good story."

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The term 'everybody' is a compound of 'every' and 'body', originating in Middle English as 'everich body'. It has evolved from Old English 'ǣfre' (ever) and 'bōdī' (body), reflecting a collective reference to all people.

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