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• used before a singular noun to refer to all the individual members of a set without exception.

• "the hotel assures every guest of personal attention"

Similar: each, each and every, every single,

Origin: Old English ǣfre ǣlc (see ever, each).

• (in comparisons) quite as.
"the planning should be every bit as enjoyable as the event itself"

• used to emphasize that every member of a group is included.
"they insist you weigh every single thing"

• everyone is open to bribery if the inducement offered is large enough.

• from time to time; occasionally.
"I used to see him every now and then"

• each alternate in a series.
"I train with weights every other day"

• from time to time; occasionally.
"every so often I need a laugh to stay sane"

• without exception.
"Maris Piper potatoes cook beautifully every time"

• in all directions.
"my feet went every which way"