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Each / Every

Each and Every

Each and Every are similar in meaning. Often it is possible to use each or every.

But they are not exactly the same:

Each:

We use each when we think of things separately, one by one.

Each is more usual for a small number.

You can use each with a noun:

each book      each student

You can use each alone

Each was different.

Or each one:

Each one was different.

You can say each of (the.../these.../them etc)

Read each of these sentences carefully.

Every:

We use every when we think of things as a group.

Every is more usual for a large number.

We use every to say how often something happens.

You can use every with a noun.

You can't use every alone, but you can say every one or every one of:

I've read every one of these books.

Exercise : Complete with Each or Every