everywhere
いたるところ、すべての場所に何かがあることだよ。
Everywhere means in every place or in all parts of a space.
30秒でわかる単語
- Used to describe presence in all places.
- Commonly used to indicate total coverage.
- Functions as a simple, versatile adverb.
Summary
Everywhere means in every place or in all parts of a space.
- Used to describe presence in all places.
- Commonly used to indicate total coverage.
- Functions as a simple, versatile adverb.
Placement of the word everywhere
Place 'everywhere' after the verb or at the end of the sentence. This creates the most natural flow for native English speakers.
Avoid adding unnecessary prepositions
Never use 'at' or 'to' before 'everywhere'. Simply say 'I searched everywhere' instead of 'I searched at everywhere'.
Using everywhere for emphasis
Speakers often use 'everywhere' to exaggerate a point. Saying 'I see this fashion everywhere' emphasizes that it is currently very popular.
例文
4 / 4I looked everywhere for my glasses.
The company has branches everywhere in the country.
There is trash everywhere in this park!
Digital technology is present everywhere in modern society.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Remember 'Every' + 'Where'. If you look in 'every' single 'where', you have looked everywhere!
Overview
The word 'everywhere' is a high-frequency adverb in the English language. It functions as a spatial indicator, denoting that a subject or action is present in all locations within a given context. Because it is derived from 'every' and 'where', its meaning is logically intuitive for learners. Usage Patterns: 'Everywhere' is typically placed after the main verb or at the end of a clause. It does not usually require a preposition, as it already incorporates the sense of 'at' or 'to' a place. For example, we say 'I looked everywhere' rather than 'I looked at everywhere.' Common Contexts: It is frequently used in casual conversation to express hyperbole or general observations, such as 'There are mosquitoes everywhere!' It also appears in formal descriptions regarding the ubiquity of technology, trends, or global phenomena. Similar Words Comparison: While 'everywhere' implies a literal or figurative presence in all spots, 'anywhere' is used in negative sentences or questions to suggest a lack of restriction. 'Nowhere' acts as the negative counterpart, indicating a complete absence of presence. Understanding these distinctions helps in conveying the intended scope of a statement accurately.
使い方のコツ
Everywhere is a versatile word used in both formal and informal registers. It is most commonly used in the predicate position. Avoid using it with prepositions like 'at' or 'to' as it is an adverb of place.
よくある間違い
The most common error is adding 'at' or 'to' before the word. Learners also sometimes confuse it with 'every place', which is a noun phrase and functions differently. Remember that 'everywhere' is a single adverb.
覚え方のコツ
Remember 'Every' + 'Where'. If you look in 'every' single 'where', you have looked everywhere!
語源
Derived from the Middle English 'every where', combining 'every' (each) and 'where' (place). It has been used to denote total spatial coverage since the 14th century.
文化的な背景
In English-speaking cultures, 'everywhere' is often used in advertising to suggest a product is popular or essential. It is also a common word in songs and poetry to describe the feeling of being haunted by a memory.
例文
I looked everywhere for my glasses.
everydayThe company has branches everywhere in the country.
formalThere is trash everywhere in this park!
informalDigital technology is present everywhere in modern society.
academic語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
everywhere you look
been everywhere
carry it everywhere
よく混同される語
Anywhere is used in questions and negative sentences to mean 'at any place'. Everywhere implies a total, while anywhere implies a possibility.
Nowhere means 'not in any place'. It is the direct opposite of everywhere.
文法パターン
Placement of the word everywhere
Place 'everywhere' after the verb or at the end of the sentence. This creates the most natural flow for native English speakers.
Avoid adding unnecessary prepositions
Never use 'at' or 'to' before 'everywhere'. Simply say 'I searched everywhere' instead of 'I searched at everywhere'.
Using everywhere for emphasis
Speakers often use 'everywhere' to exaggerate a point. Saying 'I see this fashion everywhere' emphasizes that it is currently very popular.
自分をテスト
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
I looked for my keys ___, but I couldn't find them.
Everywhere is the correct adverb to indicate searching in all possible locations.
Identify the correct usage.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Everywhere does not take a preposition like 'to' or 'at'.
Order the words to make a sentence.
the / everywhere / are / flowers / garden / in / the
This follows the standard SVO structure with the adverb placed correctly.
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よくある質問
4 問Yes, but it changes the meaning. Saying 'I didn't go everywhere' means you went to some places but not all, whereas 'I went nowhere' means you stayed home.
It is neutral. You can use it in casual daily conversation or in professional writing depending on the context.
No, you do not need 'at' or 'to' before everywhere. It is grammatically incorrect to say 'at everywhere'.
They are very similar. 'All over' usually implies covering a surface, while 'everywhere' refers to a broader range of locations.
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関連語彙
generalの関連語
about
A1'about'は、何かの話題について話すときや、おおよその量を表すときに使います。
above
A2何かの真上にある、より高い位置を示します。
accident
A2予期せず起こる悪い出来事で、損害や怪我につながることがあるものです。
action
A2目標を達成するために何かを実際に行うことだよ。
after
A2'after'は、時間的または場所的に、何かの後であることを意味します。
afterward
A2At a later or subsequent time.
again
A2'again'は、何かがもう一度起こる、繰り返されることを意味します。
aged
B1ある特定の年齢であること。人や物の年齢を表す時に使うよ。
alive
A2死んでおらず、生命活動をしている状態。
all
A2'all'は、物事の全体や、一つ残らずすべてを指します。
