- pronunciation:
- ev
ri
- phrases:
- every now and then, every once in a while, every other, every so often
- features:
- Note
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
each and all parts of a group of people or things.
Every person turned toward the door.Every seat in the theater was taken.- similar words:
- all
|
| definition 2: |
the greatest degree of; all possible.
They showed me every kindness. |
| phrase: |
every now and then, every once in a while, every other, every so often |
each or every?
Use
each when you want to emphasize one person or thing in a group at a time. Use
every when you want to emphasize the group as a whole, but as made up of individual people or things.
Compare:
- Each child got to choose one treat.
- Every child in the class is important.
- She put each loaf of bread on the shelf.
- Every item in the store has an SKU.