Each
(determiner)
- Used to refer to every one of two or more people or things, regarded and identified separately.
- Used to emphasize the individuality or universality of each member of a group.
- Used after a noun or pronoun and followed by a clause specifying the contribution made by the person or thing referred to.
Origin:
Old english ǣlc, of germanic origin; related to dutch elk and german jeder 'each'.
Examples:
- Each member of the team has a different role to play.
- We each have our own unique talents.
- Each of the contestants will perform a solo act.
- The students were given an assignment, and each had to complete it on their own.
- The company gave each employee a bonus for their hard work.
- The paintings were hung with each one facing the wall.
- We each have our own challenges to face in life.
- The apples were divided equally so each person could have one.
- The teacher gave each student a different task to complete.
- Each of us has a part to play in making the world a better place.