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Everyone vs. All 

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"Everyone" vs. "All" in English Grammar

Main Similarity

'Everyone' and 'all' have similar meanings. They both are used to talk about '100% of the group'. However, there is a slight difference between them.

First Difference

We usually need a subject before 'all'.

Normally, we cannot use 'all + verb'. It is better to have a subject as well.

Example

They all liked it here.

We all went to the zoo.

'Everyone' can function as a subject on its own.

Example

Everyone was excited about the new Star Wars movie.

Second Difference

We use 'all' and 'everyone' to refer to the total number of people.

'All' refers to a complete group.
'Everyone' focuses on each individual member of a complete group.

Example

The survey was sent to all of the students.

The survey was sent to everyone of the students.

Third Difference

We use 'all' with plural and uncountable nouns and the verb can be singular and plural. But we use 'everyone' with singular verbs.

Example

We all are happy.

Everyone is happy.

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Margaret Carberry
Feb 2024
In the sentence above, The survey was sent to everyone of the students. I believe "everyone" has to be written as two words: every one since you are talking about each person within the group of students.
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