every

/ˈevri/

each one of a group

Every student in the class received a certificate.

This means each individual student got one.

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

occasionally

alternating between two

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.

every

each one

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