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Cogar Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

each of us VS everyone of us VS each and everyone of us

Hello,

What is the difference between

1. Each of us will get two apples.

2. Everyone of us will get two apples.

3. Each and everyone of us will get two apples.

Thank you.
  

Top answer

Followed by of it's every one (two words). There is no difference in the result. No matter which of the three sentences you use, the same people get the same number of apples.

— CalifJim

  • Followed by of it's every one (two words).
  • There is no difference in the result.
  • No matter which of the three sentences you use, the same people get the same number of apples.
  • The only difference is the words used to express the idea.
  • each emphasizes the recipients individually as separate persons.
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Followed by of it's every one (two words).

There is no difference in the result. No matter which of the three sentences you use, the same people get the same number of apples. The only difference is the words used to express the idea. each emphasizes the recipients individually as separate persons. every one emphasizes that no person will be left out;
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CogarHello,

What is the difference between

1. Each of us will get two apples.

2. Everyone of us will get two apples.

3. Each and everyone of us will get two apples.

3. Each and every one (two words, not one) of us will get two apples.

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I actually sought out and was able to use your insight into using more or less only for a poetic effect. Thank you
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