Each
Example: Each step must be completed carefully
Definition
"Each" refers to every one of two or more people or things considered individually. It emphasizes the individuality of items or persons within a group, as in the phrase "Each step must be completed carefully," meaning every single step requires attention.
Etymology
The word "each" comes from the Old English 'ǣlc,' meaning 'every, each, any.' It traces back to the Proto-Germanic '*ailkaz,' which also led to similar words in other Germanic languages. Did you know? "Each" has retained its basic sense of individuality for over a thousand years!
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"Each" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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