everywhere
Americanadverb
adverb
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See anyplace.
Etymology
Origin of everywhere
1175–1225; Middle English everihwer, representing 2 formations: every every + hwer where, and ever ever + ihwer anywhere, everywhere ( Old English gehwǣr; see y-, where )
Explanation
The adverb everywhere means in all possible places. If you take your phone with you everywhere you go, it means you have it with you in all the places you travel. You can use everywhere literally, but it's probably more common to use it in an exaggerating way. For example, if you can't find your glasses, you might say, "I've looked everywhere for them!" You haven't actually looked everywhere, in every possible place — you've actually only looked in all the places you think you might have left your glasses. In Old English, it's æfre gehwær.
Example Sentences
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There are plaques and memorials everywhere; the war and the Nazi occupation still seem present, even to younger generations who have lived among these memories their whole lives.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
"AI is incredibly powerful technology with the potential to shape society in profound ways, and with proper care, unlock meaningful benefits for people everywhere," Apple's software chief Craig Federighi said in a launch video.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
It was a strange year on Broadway, but then it’s been strange everywhere.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Still, everywhere now, drivers like Chris Gleeson—who are in with their cars for the long haul—are becoming the norm.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Little fires were springing up everywhere, even on the gravel.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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