LoginSomeone vs. Everyone
'Someone' and 'everyone' are indefinite pronouns made up of two parts: 'some + one' and 'every + one' respectively.
Difference
'Someone' is more formal than 'somebody'. It refers to a person who is not known or mentioned by name.
Someone's left their suitcase behind.
Someone wants to see you.
'Everyone' refers to every person and all the people in a group.
Everyone has a shot to win.
Similarity
Both 'everyone' and 'someone' take singular verbs.
Someone is bound to show up.
Everyone wants to feel loved.
'Someone': Uses
'Someone' can be used in:
Someone was knocking on the door.
affirmative statements
Will someone explain what's happening, please?
request questions
Can you ask someone to help you?
offer questions
'Everyone': Uses
'Everyone' refers to all people related to a particular situation or a group. This particular group can be a circle of people, a classroom, an army, a team, etc.
Everyone enjoyed the concert.
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