Meaning of every In English

• 0 used when referring to all the members of a group of three or more:

  • The police want to interview every employee about the theft.

  • The show will be broadcast every weekday morning between 9.00 and 10.00.

  • We're open every day except Sunday.

  • I've been out every night this week.

  • Every time I go to London I get caught in a traffic jam.

  • Ten pence is donated to charity for every bottle sold.

  • These paintings may look like the real thing, but (each and) every one of them is a fake.

  • That salmon was very expensive so make sure you eat up every (single) bit.

  • Opponents of the war are considered every bit as patriotic as supporters.

  • We catch the majority of people, but hunting down every last tax evader is impossible.

  • The game was hindered by a fierce wind that swept the ball every which way.

  • This movie is in every way a masterpiece of cinematography.

  • There'll be an assistant there to see to your every need.

• 1 used to show that something is repeated regularly:

  • Computers can perform millions of calculations every second.

  • Every four minutes a car is stolen in this city.

  • Every day in the US 25 people are murdered with handguns.

  • Every few kilometres we passed a burned out jeep or truck at the side of the road.

  • The conference takes place every other/second year.

  • Every now and again/then they'll have a beer together.

  • Every so often I treat myself to a meal in an expensive restaurant.

• 2 the greatest possible or that can be imagined:

  • I'd like to wish you every success in your new job/happiness in your new home.

  • She has every reason to be unhappy after losing her job and her home.

  • You had every opportunity to make a complaint.

  • Every effort is being made to minimize civilian casualties.

  • She has every right to be proud of her tremendous achievements.

• 3 used when referring to all the members of a group of three or more considered separately:

  • Every employee will receive a bonus this year.

  • They’re open every day.

  • Make sure you eat every bit of dinner.

  • Tour guides tend to travelers’ every need (= all their needs).

• 4 used to show that something is repeated regularly:

  • Computers perform millions of calculations every second.

  • In many places, malnutrition affects every third child (= one child in three).

• 5 the greatest possible:

  • Every effort is being made to fix it.

  • She has every right to be proud of herself.