Each vs. Each Of

Actually, these two words mean the same, but they are used in different situations.

What Are Their Main Differences?

'Each of' is used with plural nouns which means we are referring to more than one individual in a group. 'Each' refers to one individual.

Differences

'Each of':

is used with plural nouns or pronouns. These nouns can have determiners.

I will call each of the guests by myself one by one.

He gave each of them a bunch of flowers.

'Each':

is used with singular nouns and as a result, you have to use a singular verb with 'each.'

They painted each glass in different color.

Each flower has its own smell.

'Each':

as a single term can be a determiner, an adverb, or a pronoun. A determiner is used before nouns. Adverbs modify some verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. And pronouns are not followed by a noun immediately. And 'each' follows all these rules.

Each decision would make a difference for him. He really needs a change, even if it is small. → determiner

They were wearing colorful hats each. → adverb

You cannot choose only one. Each has its own beauty. → pronoun

'Each':

is a pronoun when the term 'each of' is followed by a noun. And 'each of' is a phrase determiner. So, it is used before nouns.

We studied each of the virus cells in laboratory. → phrase determiner

Each of the students made their own handicraft. → phrase determiner

Similarities

Verbs That Follow 'Each' and 'Each of'

'Each' and 'each of':

are used with singular verbs. Whether we are referring to a singular noun or not.

Each of my family members is kind and sympathetic.

Each cell has its own functions.

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