each

1 of 3

adjective

ˈēch 

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

each

2 of 3

pronoun

: each one

to each his own

each

3 of 3

adverb

: to or for each : apiece

cost a dollar each

Synonyms

Adjective

• any
• every

Adverb

• all
• apiece
• per
• per capita

Examples of each in a Sentence

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

The trio won at least two Slams each of those years but was shut out in 2024 as Carlos Alcaraz and Janik Sinner each won two events. —Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2024

The House and Senate each passed a measure that would have waived the sales tax on the purchase of gun safes and trigger locks, giving gun owners a financial incentive to secure their firearms. —Melissa Cruz, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024

Two directors will each bring a pair of films to the festival — Hong Sangsoo with A Traveler’s Needs (Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize) and By the Stream; and Wang Bing with the remaining chapters of the Youth trilogy, Youth (Hard Times) and Youth (Homecoming). —Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2024

The state of Hawaii contributed $65 million, Kamehameha Schools $17.5M million, Maui County $10 million and Charter/Spectrum, Hawaiian Telcom and West Maui Land Company each contributed $2.5 million. —Kim Jarrett | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Aug. 2024

Word History

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

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Pronoun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing each

• at each other's throats
• be/live in each other's pockets
• cancel each other/one another out
• each and every
• each other
• each to his own
• gave each other dap
• made for each other
• meant for each other
• take each day as it comes
• to each his own
• with each passing hour
• with each passing month

Kids Definition

each

1 of 3 adjective

ˈēch 

: being one of two or more individuals

read each book

each

2 of 3 pronoun

: each one

each of us took a turn

each

3 of 3 adverb

: to or for each one : apiece

cost 50 cents each