/ev"ree/ , adj.
1. being one of a group or series taken collectively; each: We go there every day.
2. all possible; the greatest possible degree of: every prospect of success.
3. every bit , in every respect; completely: This is every bit as good as she says it is.
4. every now and then , on occasion; from time to time: She bakes her own bread every now and then. Also, every once in a while, every so often .
5. every other , every second; every alternate: milk deliveries every other day.
6. every which way , in all directions; in disorganized fashion: I brushed against the table, and the cards fell every which way.
[ 1125-75; ME every, everich, OE aefre aelc EVER EACH ]
Syn. 1. See each .