Each vs Every - Usage and differences - English Grammar lesson

Each vs Every - Usage and differences - English Grammar lesson

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In this English Grammar lesson, you will learn the usage of each and every. They are expressions in the singular and are always followed by a singular verb.

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Using ‘Each’: We use "each" in front of the singular form of a count noun to emphasize individuality. "Each" indicates two or more people or things (more usual for a small number).
Examples:
• Study each sentence carefully. (individual)
• Each player played well. (Individual’s performance)
• Each of the children received gifts.
• He met each of the team members personally.
• There are two boys. Each is smiling
• In a football match, each team has 11 players.
• He carried a bag in each hand. (always use each for two things)


Using ‘Every’: Every is used when referring to all the members of a group of three or more (it is more usual for a large number).
Examples:
• I have read every book in the library. (as there are a lot of books in the library)
• Every house in the town is painted white. (there are many houses in the town)
• She plays tennis every Sunday. (how often something happens)
• I wash my car every month. (frequency)
• The manager wants to speak to every employee in the office.