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Saunee Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Each and Every

Could you please differentiate use of each and every with examples.

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Each refers to individual objects that may be part of a whole unit. Every refers to all the objects that make up a whole unit. The difference is very subtle and in most cases would not change the meaning of a sentence.

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  • Each refers to individual objects that may be part of a whole unit.
  • Every refers to all the objects that make up a whole unit.
  • The difference is very subtle and in most cases would not change the meaning of a sentence.
  • Example: Each book on the shelf has a different coloured cover.
  • Every book on the shelf has a different coloured cover.
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Each refers to individual objects that may be part of a whole unit.

Every refers to all the objects that make up a whole unit.

The difference is very subtle and in most cases would not change the meaning of a sentence.

Example:

Each book on the shelf has a different coloured cover.

Every book on the shelf has a different coloured cover.

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