Definition and meaning of English word "each other"
each other
/iːtʃ ˈoʊðər/
Meaning
NounTo one another; one to the other; signifies that a verb applies to two or more entities both as subjects and as direct objects:.
How to use
The phrase 'each other' is commonly used in informal and formal contexts to indicate a mutual action or relationship between two or more entities. A notable grammatical nuance is that 'each other' can only be used as an object, not as a subject; for instance, 'John and Mary love each other' is correct, but 'Each other loves John and Mary' is not. A frequent learner mistake is using 'each other' with singular verbs when the entities are plural.
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each other
Example
The family supported each other through tough times.
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Common phrases
- love each other— love each other
- help each other— help each other
- support each other— support each other
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Frequency rank: #796 in English
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The English word "each other" means "each other" in English.
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