ELPS

In English, both "each" and "every" are determiners used to refer to individual members of a group or a set. However, there are important differences in how they are used. "Each" is best when focusing on individual members of a group. "Every" works better when emphasizing the entire group as a whole.

Examples

Each student in the class has a unique project.

Terry gave a gift to each of his friends.

Every student in the class has a project.

Frank visits the gym every day.

Each and every in a sentence

Here are three points that are worth remembering when using determiners "each" and "every" in a sentence.

Depending on context, "each" can be used with a singular or plural verb. It is followed by a singular noun, but when used as a pronoun (e.g., "each of the students" ), the following verb may be singular or plural.

Each of the students has a unique project. ("each" treated individually, singular verb "has" is used).

Each of the students have submitted their projects ("each" refers to multiple students collectively, plural verb "have" is used to emphasize the group's action).

"Every" is always followed by a singular noun and singular verb.

Every child needs care.

"Every" can be used with larger or uncountable groups.

Every drop of water counts.