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Azz Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

All vs. any vs each (last part)

a. A good thing could happen to all of us tomorrow.
b. A good thing could happen to each of us tomorrow.
c. A good thing could happen to every one of us tomorrow.

Do these mean
1. A good thing could happen to any of us tomorrow (not necessarily all of us)
or
2. It is possible that a good thing will happen to all of together tomorrow
?

Many thanks
  

Top answer

Again, it could mean either. 'Each' and 'every' are essentially interchangeable in concept; the difference is just a matter of perspective.

  • Again, it could mean either.
  • 'Each' and 'every' are essentially interchangeable in concept; the difference is just a matter of perspective.
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Again, it could mean either. 'Each' and 'every' are essentially interchangeable in concept; the difference is just a matter of perspective.

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