What is the Opposite(Antonym) of “every”?

The Opposite(Antonym) of “every”

The antonyms of every are no, none, and not any. These antonyms convey the opposite meaning of every, which refers to all members of a group or category.

Explore all Antonyms of “every”

• no
• none
• not any

Definitions and Examples of no, none, not any

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

no

Not any; not a single one.

Example

There was no milk left in the fridge, so I had to go to the store.

none

Not any; no one.

Example

None of the students knew the answer to the question.

not any

None at all; not even one.

Example

I have not any money left in my wallet.

Key Differences: no vs none vs not any

• 1. No is used to indicate the absence of something, while none refers to the complete absence of something.
• 2. None is a pronoun that can replace a noun, while no is a determiner that modifies a noun.
• 3. Not any is a phrase that emphasizes the absence of something.

Effective Usage of no, none, not any

• 1. Negation: Use no, none, and not any to express negation or absence.
• 2. Quantification: Use every to refer to all members of a group or category, and use antonyms to indicate the opposite.
• 3. Comparison: Use antonyms to compare and contrast different situations or scenarios.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of every are no, none, and not any. Use these antonyms to express negation or absence, indicate the opposite of every, and compare different situations or scenarios.