0 used when referring to all the members of a group of three or more: --
This movie is in every way a masterpiece of cinematography.
The game was hindered by a fierce wind that swept the ball every which way.
We catch the majority of people, but hunting down every last tax evader is impossible.
Opponents of the war are considered every bit as patriotic as supporters.
That salmon was very expensive so make sure you eat up every (single) bit.
These paintings may look like the real thing, but (each and) every one of them is a fake.
The show will be broadcast every weekday morning between 9.00 and 10.00.
The police want to interview every employee about the theft.
1 used to show that something is repeated regularly: --
Every so often I treat myself to a meal in an expensive restaurant.
Every now and again/then they'll have a beer together.
The conference takes place every other/second year.
Every few kilometres we passed a burned out jeep or truck at the side of the road.
Computers can perform millions of calculations every second.
2 the greatest possible or that can be imagined: --
She has every right to be proud of her tremendous achievements.
Every effort is being made to minimize civilian casualties.
You had every opportunity to make a complaint.
She has every reason to be unhappy after losing her job and her home.
I'd like to wish you every success in your new job/happiness in your new home.
3 used when referring to all the members of a group of three or more considered separately: --
4 used to show that something is repeated regularly: --
In many places, malnutrition affects every third child (= one child in three).
Computers perform millions of calculations every second.
I have every admiration for people who do that sort of work.
I have every respect for his ideas, even if I don't agree with them.
Will you join me in wishing the bride and groom every happiness?