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every

US/ˈɛv.(ə.)ɹi/ very common

adjective

1.

each and all of a series of entities or intervals as specified

  • “every third seat”
  • “every two hours”
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2.

(used of count nouns) each and all of the members of a group considered singly and without exception

  • “every person is mortal”
  • “every party is welcome”
  • “had every hope of success”
  • “every chance of winning”
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Phrases

  • a chicken in every pot
  • a sucker is born every minute
  • any and every
  • at church every time the doors are open
  • at church every time the doors swing open
  • at every turn
  • behind every great man is a great woman
  • behind every great man there stands a woman

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