each

each [ itʃ ] function word, quantifier ***

Each can be used in the following ways:

as a determiner (followed by a singular countable noun):

in each corner of the room

as a pronoun:

three windows, with a different view from each (followed by of ):

I want each of you to fill out an application. (after a plural subject):

They each did their part. (after a plural object or a number):

I gave them each a copy of the script.

The cassettes are on sale for $6.00 each. (after a modal or auxiliary verb, or after the verb to be ):

We can each choose our own subject for research.

Sampras and Agassi had each won two games.

in the phrase each other:

We always try to help each other.When each is part of the subject of a sentence, it is used with a singular verb, except when it follows a plural subject:

Each man hunts alone.

They each do their share of the work.

In formal writing, a pronoun or possessive adjective that refers back to a noun subject with each is usually singular:

Each student has his or her own place in the library. However, in conversation and informal writing these pronouns and possessives are often plural, although some people consider this incorrect:

Each student has their own place in the library.

used for referring to all the people or things in a group, especially when considering every one separately:

Each request will be given careful consideration.

The gallery contains work by 5 artists, each with his or her own individual style.

As each day dawned, his smile greeted her.

Each program in the series will be introduced by a well-known musician.

Marble columns stand on each side of the entrance.

The United States, Russia, and Germany each won 2 gold medals.

each of: Each of us has a job to do.

She kissed each of her children.

one/two/half etc. each: Water was scarce we were only allowed 1 quart each per day.

$1/£2 etc. each: New batteries cost $1.99 each.

each one: When it was time to bring the cows in, he would call each one by name.

each and every one (=used for emphasizing that you mean every person in a group): It is the duty of each and every one of us to protect the environment.