Definition (Entry 1 of 3)

being one of two or more distinct individuals having a similar relation and often constituting an aggregate

pronoun

Definition (Entry 2 of 3)

each one //to each his own

adverb

Definition (Entry 3 of 3)

to or for each apiece //cost a dollar each

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Adjective

any every

Synonyms: Adverb

all apiece per per capita

Examples

Adjective

//A rope was tied to each end of the boat.
//Each student had a different explanation.

Adverb

//They cost 50 cents each.
//We were allowed two tries each.

First Known Use

Adjective

before 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Pronoun

before 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

before 12th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology

Adjective

Middle English ech, from Old English ǣlc; akin to Old High German iogilīh each; both from West Germanic *aiw- ever, always (whence Old English ā always) + *galīkaz having the same form, like (whence Old English gelīc like) — more at aye, like entry 1

each

adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 1 of 2)

being one of a group //each park visitor receives a free souvenir
Synonyms

any every
Related Words

all
several various
particular
respective specific
either
Synonymous Phrases

each and every
Near Antonyms

neither no none [archaic]

adverb

Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)

for each one //raffle tickets selling for a dollar each
Synonyms

all apiece per per capita
Related Words

apart discretely independently individually respectively separately singly
Synonymous Phrases

a pop a shot a throw
Near Antonyms

aggregately altogether collectively together