Every meaning
The definition of every is each, all, or each group or interval.
An example of every is each person competing in a race being on their own, every person on their own.
An example of every is a large group of people coming together to sing, every member involved.
An example of every is a fountain going off at the top of each hour, spouting water every hour.
adjective
Being each of a specified succession of objects or intervals.
Every third seat; every two hours.
adjective
Being the highest degree or expression of.
Showed us every attention; had every hope of succeeding.
adjective
Each, individually and separately; each, and including all.
Every man among you.
adjective
The fullest possible; all that there could be.
Given every chance to do the job.
adjective
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Each group or interval (a specified number or time)
Take a pill every three hours.
adjective
every bit
- In all ways; equally:.He is every bit as mean as she is.
idiom
every now and then
- From time to time; occasionally.
idiom
every once in a while
- From time to time; occasionally.
idiom
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every other
- Each alternate:.She went to visit her aunt every other week.
idiom
every so often
- At intervals; occasionally.
idiom
every which way
- In every direction.
- In complete disorder.
idiom
every now and then
- From time to time; occasionally.
idiom
every other
- Each alternate, as the first, third, fifth, etc.
idiom
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every which way
- In every direction.
- In complete disorder.
idiom