every other

adjective
UK: /ˈevri ˈʌðər/
US: /ˈevri ˈʌðər/

  1. Happening or appearing on alternate occasions; not every one, but one out of two.

    1. I visit my grandparents every other week. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bus comes every other day, so plan your trips accordingly. [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to indicate that something happens, exists, or is done repeatedly with something different in between each time.

    1. She goes to the gym every other day to stay in shape. [ ] [ ]
    2. Every other house on the street had Halloween decorations up. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

alternate alternating
every other adverb

  1. On alternate occasions; alternately.

    1. We meet every other Tuesday. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lights flash every other second, creating a strobe effect. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "every other" in English means: Happening or appearing on alternate occasions; not every one, but one out of two., Used to indicate that something happens, exists, or is done repeatedly with something different in between each time..

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

Synonyms for "every other": alternate, alternating.

Example usage of "every other": "I visit my grandparents every other week.". More examples on the page.