determiner

every

every, each

I read every book on the list.

I read every book on the list.

He visits his grandmother every two weeks.

He visits his grandmother every two weeks.

((singular noun)) used to refer to all the individual members of a set without exception Every student has a book.

((number)) ((plural noun)) used to indicate frequency I go there every two days.

Synonyms: each; Antonyms: no, none

From Old English 'æfre ælc', meaning 'ever each'.

Remember that 'every' treats members of a group as individuals, so it takes a singular noun: 'every single person'.

This page is designed for learning support. Please use it as a learning reference, not as a formal reference.