What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
everywhere
Example
I looked everywhere for my keys, but I couldn't find them. [everywhere: adverb]
Example
The scent of flowers was everywhere in the garden. [everywhere: preposition]
across
Example
We walked across the bridge to get to the other side. [across: preposition]
Example
The storm caused damage across the entire city. [across: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Everywhere is more commonly used than across in everyday language. Everywhere is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while across is more specific and often used in certain situations.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between everywhere and across?
Both everywhere and across are considered neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
