Basic Details
Word: Everywhere
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: In or to all places; all around.
Synonyms: All over, in every place, throughout
Antonyms: Nowhere
Idioms and Phrases
- Everywhere I go: Used when describing the common presence of something. Example: "Everywhere I go, I see people smiling this week."
- The best of both worlds: Used to describe a situation that combines advantages from different perspectives, often implying everything is available. Example: "Living in the city allows him access to culture and nature; he gets the best of both worlds everywhere."
Usage Examples
Example 1: During summer, flowers bloom everywhere, making the garden look beautiful.
Example 2: The music could be heard everywhere in the festival, bringing joy to everyone.
Example 3: She left her books everywhere around the house, which made it hard to find them.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "everywhere" comes from the Old English term "æfre" meaning "always" and "hwær" meaning "where"? It has been used in English for hundreds of years to indicate all places!
Famous Quote
"The future is everywhere; it is just not evenly distributed yet." William Gibson
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "everywhere" mean?
a) In one place
b) To all places
c) A special location
d) None of the above
Answer: b) To all places
2. Which of these is a synonym of "everywhere"?
a) Only here
b) Nowhere
c) Throughout
d) Some places
Answer: c) Throughout
3. Which word describes the opposite of "everywhere"?
a) Somewhere
b) Nowhere
c) Everywhere
d) Anywhere
Answer: b) Nowhere
4. Which sentence uses "everywhere" correctly?
a) The cat is everywhere sleeping on the couch.
b) Butterflies were flying everywhere in the garden.
c) We went everywhere to the store.
d) He looks everywhere at his watch.
Answer: b) Butterflies were flying everywhere in the garden.
5. Which idiom relates to the presence of "everywhere"?
a) Every dog has its day
b) Out of sight, out of mind
c) Everywhere I go
d) Barking up the wrong tree
Answer: c) Everywhere I go
