every — used to refer to all the individual members of a set without exception
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: used to refer to all the individual members of a set without exception
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛvri/
Example Sentences
- Every pizza slice disappeared faster than my motivation on Monday morning.
- Every student knows the pain of forgetting their homework at home.
- I check my phone every five minutes like it's going to cure my boredom.
every
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɛvri/]
used to refer to all the individual members of a set without exception
She checks every shelf in the library to find the missing book.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'every' originates from Old English, formed by the combination of 'æfre' (meaning 'ever' or 'always') and 'ælc' (meaning 'each' or 'every one'). The fusion of these elements created a compound expressing the notion of 'each one in turn' or 'all individual instances'.
Breakdown
æfre (ever, always) + ælc (each, every one) = every. The compound merged two distinct Old English words to denote a universal or collective sense of individual items.
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📝Examples
“Every pizza slice disappeared faster than my motivation on Monday morning.”
“Every student knows the pain of forgetting their homework at home.”
“I check my phone every five minutes like it's going to cure my boredom.”
“Every decision I make before coffee should come with a warning label.”
“Every citizen has the right to vote in democratic elections.”
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