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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.ev·ery
adjective \ˈev-rē\Definition of EVERY
1
a : being each individual or part of a group without exception b : being each in a series or succession <every few days> <every once in a while>
2
obsolete : being all taken severally
3
: being each within a range of possibilities <was given every chance>
4
— every now and then or every now and again or every so often
: at intervals : occasionally
See Examples of EVERY
- I heard every word you said.
- He devotes every spare moment to his hobby.
- His every move was carefully watched.
- She's beautiful in every way.
- Ceramics of every kind were on display.
Origin of EVERY
Middle English everich, every, from Old English ǣfre ǣlc, from ǣfre ever + ǣlc each
First Known Use: before 12th century
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