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every

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EV-ree/ˈɛv.(ə.)ɹi/

3 meanings of every

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  1. 1
    each onedeterminer
    All the people or things in a group, with none left out.

    Think of it like a roll call where no name is skipped.

    Every person in the room stood up.

    I answered every question on the test.

    UsageSay every student has, not incorrect: every students have.

    Similareach

  2. 2
    at intervalsdeterminer
    Once in each stated amount of time, distance, or number of things, as in 'every ten miles' or 'every third bead'.

    We stopped for coffee every ten miles.

    The alarm goes off every few minutes.

    UsageSay every ten minutes. Every other day means one day yes, one day no.

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  3. 3
    all possibledeterminer
    Used with words like 'reason' or 'confidence' to mean 'all possible'.

    We wish you every happiness.

    I have every confidence in her.

    UsageUsed in phrases like every chance, make every effort and wish you every happiness.

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Origin

It comes from Old English words meaning "each and every," and is really the words "ever" and "each" joined together.

Checked 31 Oct 2026 · 2 facts