every
/ˈevri/determiner★Beginner
general
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.
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Often used with singular nouns to emphasize inclusivity.
Collocations
every now and thenoccasionallyevery otheralternating between two
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Antonyms
Related Phrases
every now and thenphrase
occasionally
every otherphrase
alternating between two
💡Pro Tip
Singular agreement
Use 'every' with singular verbs and pronouns (e.g., 'Every student has their own book').
⚡Gold Rule
Inclusivity
'Every' emphasizes that no member of the group is excluded.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'everich', from Old English 'æfre ælc', meaning 'always each'.
📝Usage Notes
Often used with singular nouns to emphasize that no member of the group is excluded.
Word Breakdown
every
each one
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