Someone vs. Everyone

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'Someone' and 'everyone' are both indefinite pronouns that refer to unspecified persons. Here, we will discuss their similarities and differences.

"Someone" vs. "Everyone" in English Grammar

'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:

Affirmative statements
Request questions
Offer questions

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.

Comments

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Somebody vs. Everybody

'Somebody' and 'everybody' are both what we call indefinite pronouns. Here, we will learn about their similarities and differences.

Somebody vs. Somebody Else

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Someone vs. Some One

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Someone vs. Something

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Someone vs. Someone Else

What is the difference in meaning when we add the adverb 'else' to the indefinite pronoun 'someone'? To find out the difference between the two, read this part!

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