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every

Syllabification: (eve·ry)
Pronunciation: /ˈevrē/

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Definition of every

determiner

  • (preceding a singular noun) used to refer to all the individual members of a set without exception:the hotel assures every guest of personal attention [with possessive determiner]:the children hung on his every word
  • used before an amount to indicate something happening at specified intervals:tours are every thirty minutes they had every third week off
  • (used for emphasis) all possible; the utmost:you have every reason to be disappointed

Phrases

every bit as

(in comparisons) equally as:the planning should be every bit as enjoyable as the event itself

every inch

see inch1.

every last (or every single)

used to emphasize that every member of a group is included:unbelievers, every last one of them they insist you weigh every single thing

every man has his price

proverb everyone is open to bribery if the inducement offered is large enough.

every now and then (or now and again)

from time to time; occasionally:I used to see him every now and then

every other (or every second)

each second in a series; each alternate:I train with weights every other day the auctions are held every second week

every so often

from time to time; occasionally:every so often I need a laugh to stay sane

every time

without exception:it brews a perfect blend of coffee every time

every which way

informal in all directions:you can see cracks moving every which way
by all available means:since then he has tried every which way to avoid contact with his ex

Origin:

Old English ǣfre ǣlc (see ever, each)

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