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every

|ev/ery|

A1

/ˈɛv.ri/

all members

Etymology
Etymology Information

'every' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'ǽfre,' where 'ǽfre' meant 'ever.'

Historical Evolution

'ǽfre' transformed into the Middle English word 'everich,' and eventually became the modern English word 'every.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'ever,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'all members of a set.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

used to refer to all the individual members of a set without exception.

Every student in the class passed the exam.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35