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/ʃakœ̃/

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Translation

each one, everyone

Word origin

A compound from Vulgar Latin, combining quisque ('each') and unus ('one'), through the form cascunus. It means 'each one'.

Origin
Latin
Root
*cascunus

Examples

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Each person has their own opinion on the matter.

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Every man for himself, as they say.

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Each of the girls received a gift.

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Each to their own, I'm not judging.

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To each according to their needs, as people often say.

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Each of my friends brought a different dish.

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This word is part of lesson 16.