adj.1 each single (heard every word; watched her every movement).
2 each at a specified interval in a series (take every third one; comes every four days).
3 all possible; the utmost degree of (there is every prospect of success).
Phrases and idioms:
every bit as colloq. (in comparisons) quite as (every bit as good). every now and again (or now and then) from time to time. every one each one (see also EVERYONE). every other each second in a series (every other day). every so often at intervals; occasionally. every time colloq.
1. without exception.
2 without hesitation.
every which way US colloq.
1. in all directions.
2 in a disorderly manner.
Etymology: OE {aelig}fre {aelig}lc ever each