Difference Between Every, All and Each in English Grammar

EVERY

  • We use every to talk about collectively things more than individually.
  • It means each, all.
  • Examples;
  1. I drink milk every morning.
  2. She wanted to get away from everyday life.
  3. I take a break every three hours.
  4. Every artist is sensitive.

EACH

  • Use each when referring to individual members of a group, one at a time.
  • Examples;
  1. Each artist sees things differently.
  2. The soldiers each received a meadl.
  3. We need each other.
  4. They hated each other.

ALL

  • It means total.
  • We use it to talk about the total number of things.
  • Examples;
  1. I stayed home all day instead of going to work.
  2. All men are equal.
  3. All cheetah are fast.
  4. All children need care.
  5. He ignored her all day.