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each
determinerPronounAdverb
This word emphasizes individuality within a collective, shifting the focus from the group as a whole to the specific members that compose it. It creates a mental image of a sequence or a list where every single item is addressed one by one. Grammatically, this word always functions as a singular modifier. When used as a determiner or pronoun, it requires a singular noun and a singular verb, regardless of the size of the group being discussed.
Meanings
determiner
[~ noun]
Used to refer to every individual person or thing in a group, considered separately.
"Each student received a copy of the exam."