everywhere

UK: ˈevriweə(r) | US: ˈevriwer

Definition

  1. adv. in or to all places

  2. adv. present in all locations

Structure
every <each>where <place>
Etymology

The word "everywhere" combines "every" (from Old English ǽfre ǽlc, meaning "each") and "where" (from Old English hwǣr, meaning "place"). It emerged in Middle English (everywhere) to express the idea of "in all places." The logic is straightforward: "every" emphasizes universality, while "where" anchors it to spatial context. Over time, it became a standard adverb for omnipresence.

Examples

  1. Flowers bloomed everywhere in the spring meadow.

  2. Her kindness was felt everywhere she went.

  3. Technology has made information accessible everywhere.

  4. Pollution is a problem almost everywhere today.

  5. He searched everywhere but couldn’t find his keys.