Everything refers to the totality of things, objects, or situations; it can function as a noun meaning the whole set or extent of something, and is often used in idiomatic phrases like “everything you need.” It denotes universality or inclusivity, sometimes implying overwhelm or comprehensiveness, depending on context. In everyday speech, it tends to be a high-frequency word formed from the combination of “every” and the suffix “-thing.”
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