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every

/ˈevri/
determiner★Beginner💡 each one of a group
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.

💡

Often used with singular nouns to emphasize inclusivity.

Collocations

every now and thenoccasionallyevery otheralternating between two

Synonyms

eachallevery single

Antonyms

nonenonot any

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
root
English Dictionary

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