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every

[ˈɛvri]

every Definition

  • 1used to refer to all the individual members of a set without exception
  • 2used to indicate the recurrent, intermittent, or regular nature of a thing or action

Using every: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "every" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Every student must attend the meeting.

  • Example

    I go to the gym every day.

  • Example

    The company holds meetings every month.

  • Example

    He has every reason to be angry.

every Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for every

Antonyms for every

Phrases with every

  • alternating; every second

    Example

    We meet every other week.

  • occasionally; from time to time

    Example

    Every now and then, I like to treat myself to a massage.

  • in all directions; haphazardly

    Example

    The papers were scattered every which way.

Origins of every

from Old English 'ǣfre ā', meaning 'ever always'

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Summary: every in Brief

The term 'every' [ˈɛvri] refers to all members of a set without exception, as in 'Every student must attend the meeting.' It can also indicate the recurrent, intermittent, or regular nature of a thing or action, as in 'I go to the gym every day.' 'Every' is often used in phrases like 'every other,' meaning alternating, and 'every now and then,' meaning occasionally.

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