every

ev·ery

adj \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

: complete, entire <we have every confidence in her>

— every now and then or every now and again or every so often

: at intervals : occasionally

Examples of EVERY

1. I heard every word you said.
2. He devotes every spare moment to his hobby.
3. His every move was carefully watched.
4. She's beautiful in every way.
5. 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

Related to EVERY

Synonyms: any, each

Related Words: all; several, various; particular; respective, specific; either

Near Antonyms: neither

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Rhymes with EVERY

reverie