each
Translation
each, every
Examples
Each student has a book.
Each student has a book.
Give one to each of the children.
Give one to each of the children.
Grammar Patterns
((each)) ((singular noun)) refers to every one of two or more things, regarded separately. Each student has a book.
((each)) ((of the plural noun)) used as a pronoun to refer to every one of a group. Give one to each of the children.
Similar Words
Synonyms: every, individual; Antonyms: all, together
Etymology
From Old English 'ælc', meaning 'any, all, every'.
Memory Tips
Focuses on the individual items within a group, one by one. Think of handing items to 'each' person in a queue.