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Each one of a group or set, without exception
She checked every door before leaving the house.
She checked all the doors one by one.
Every child deserves a good education.
This means no child should be left out.
Often used with singular nouns to emphasize inclusivity.
Use 'every' with singular verbs and pronouns (e.g., 'Every student has their own book').
'Every' emphasizes that no member of the group is excluded.
From Middle English 'everich', from Old English 'æfre ælc', meaning 'always each'.
Often used with singular nouns to emphasize that no member of the group is excluded.