Are you trying to pluralize the word ‘everyone,’ but you’re unsure of exactly how to do that? Is it 'everyones,' 'evveryone'' or 'everyone's'?
We’ve got you covered. In this article, we’ll go over that, plus teach you how to use both the singular and plural versions of the word in a sentence.
In short, the word 'everyone' does not have a plural version. 'Everyone's' either implies a contraction or possession.
In most cases, you’d get the plural form of the word by simply adding an ‘s’ or ‘es’ to the end of a word.
For example:
When trying to find the plural form of the word ‘everyone,’ know there isn't one.
‘Everyone’s' is acceptable, but it's not the plural version of the word. It's meant to imply a contraction or possession.
You should never spell the word with two ‘v’s’ in any circumstance. Avoid it in your writing altogether.
Before we look at how to use both the singular and plural forms in a sentence, let’s define the word quickly.
The word "everyone" is a pronoun that refers to every person without exception. It is used to indicate the inclusiveness of a group or population, meaning that it includes all members of that group or population.
In other words, "everyone" means all the people who are involved in a particular situation or who are being referred to. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as in general statements, invitations, or descriptions of groups of people.
In other words:
"Everyone loves a good joke" means that all people, without exception, enjoy a good joke.
Wondering how to pronounce this word? Here’s a short guide.
As you might have noticed, the plural of everyone contains an apostrophe, which isn’t typical with most plural words.
Usually, you simply add an ‘s’ or ‘es.’
However, the apostrophe is meant to imply possession or contraction.
For example, you might say:
“I thought ‘everyone’s’ opinion of me would change once I got my degree.”
‘Everyones’ is incorrect. It always requires an apostrophe. That’s because it’s a pronoun, so when you pluralize it, it doesn’t follow the same rules as a noun.
Now that you know what the word means, let’s take a look at some examples of how to use it in a sentence in both forms.
To recap what we learned:
That’s the only correct way to pluralize the word. Never pluralize this word without an apostrophe. Otherwise, it won’t make sense.
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