every

adjective
UK: /ˈevri/
US: /ˈevri/

  1. Used before a singular countable noun to refer to all the members of a group of things or people.

    1. I go to the park every day. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company provides a laptop for every employee to ensure productivity. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used before a number to indicate how often something happens.

    1. The bus comes every 30 minutes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The software is updated every six months to provide the best user experience. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to mean 'as often as possible' or 'in all possible ways'.

    1. I tried every way to fix it. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rescue team searched every corner of the forest hoping to find the lost child. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

each all any

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "every" in English means: Used before a singular countable noun to refer to all the members of a group of things or people., Used before a number to indicate how often something happens., Used to mean 'as often as possible' or 'in all possible ways'..

The phonetic transcription of "every" is /ˈevri/ in British English and /ˈevri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "every": each, all, any.

Example usage of "every": "I go to the park every day.". More examples on the page.