each

[[t]itʃ[/t]]

adj.

1) every one of two or more considered individually or one by one:

each stone in a wall; a door at each end[/ex]

2) fun every one individually; each one:

Each had a different solution to the problem[/ex]

3) to, from, or for each; apiece:

They cost a dollar each[/ex]

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Etymology: bef. 900; ME eche, OE ælc=ā ever (see ay I) +(ge)līc alike; c. OFris ellīk, OHG ēogilīh usage: When the adjective each follows a plural subject, the verb agrees with the subject: The houses each have central heating. When the pronoun, a singular form, is followed by an of phrase containing a plural noun or pronoun, strict usage requires the singular verb: Each of the candidates has spoken on the issue. Yet plural verbs tend to occur frequently even in edited writing. Usage guides also advise that each must be referred to by a singular pronoun. Again, actual usage does not always conform. Singular pronouns do occur in the most formal speech and writing: Each club member had his own project. But the use of plural pronouns has been increasing in the U.S., partially to avoid a suggestion of sexism: Each club member had their own project. These same general patterns of pronoun agreement are followed in the use of anyone, anybody, everyone, everybody, no one, someone, and somebody. See also they .