every

UK /ˈɛv.(ə.)ɹi/ US /ˈɛv.(ə.)ɹi/
det 3name 1

Definitions

det

1

All of a countable group (considered individually), without exception.

Every person in the room stood and cheered.

She watches my every move.

2

Denotes equal spacing at a stated interval, or a proportion corresponding to such a spacing.

We stopped for refreshments every ten miles.

The alarm is going off every few minutes.

3

Denotes an abundance of something.

We wish you every happiness in the future.

He shows every sign of becoming an excellent player. I have every confidence in him.

name

1

A surname.

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