every
Translation
every
Examples
Every student has a book.
Every student has a book.
I go there every day.
I go there every day.
Grammar Patterns
((singular noun)) used with a singular noun to refer to all the members of a group Every student has a book.
Similar Words
Synonyms: each, all. Note the grammar: 'every' takes a singular noun, 'all' takes a plural noun.
Etymology
From Old English 'æfre ælc', meaning 'ever each'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'every' as looking at a group but considering each member one by one. Like 'every single one'.