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

• every
• any

Adverb

• per

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

California would drop two seats and Illinois and New York would each lose one. —Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 24 Aug. 2025

The House and Senate each passed the BBB by razor thin margins with most votes on party lines. —Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025

The Spaniard and the American each rocked a Rolex watch during the award ceremonies at Roland Garros Stadium in Paris, France, yesterday, Hodinkee reported. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 June 2025

But Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro each missed what would have been game-tying threes on the ensuing possessions before Jaden McDaniels made a 9-foot jumper to extend the Timberwolves’ lead to five with 1:05 to play. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025

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

Rhymes for each

• beach
• beech
• bleach
• breach
• breech
• keech
• leach
• leech
• meech
• peach
• preach
• reach

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