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everyone that vs everyone who

Both 'everyone that' and 'everyone who' are grammatically correct, but 'everyone that' can be used when referring to either people or things, but 'everyone who' is only used when talking about people.
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Explained by Michele A.
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Last updated: September 15, 2024 • 16549 views

everyone that

This phrase is correct and can be used when referring to both people and things.

This phrase is used to refer to a group of people or things. It is more commonly used when referring to things, but it can also be used when referring to people.

Examples:

  • Everyone that attended the meeting was impressed.
  • The book that everyone is talking about is really good.

Alternatives:

  • everyone who
  • all that
  • all who
  • anyone that
  • anyone who

everyone who

This phrase is correct and is more commonly used when referring to people.

This phrase is used to refer to a group of people. It is the preferred choice when talking about people specifically.

Examples:

  • Everyone who came to the party had a great time.
  • The students who studied hard all passed the exam.

Alternatives:

  • everyone that
  • all who
  • all that
  • anyone who
  • anyone that

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