everything

English

/ˈɛvɹiθɪŋ/

pron
Definitions
  • (literally) All the things under discussion.
  • (colloquial) Many or most things.
  • (colloquial) A state of well-being (from all parts of the whole).
  • (colloquial) Considerable effort.
  • (colloquial) The most important thing.

Etymology

Compound from English every + English thing.

Origin

English

thing

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