Each, everyThe determiners each and every have similar but not always identical meanings.

each is used when you see the persons in a group as individuals every is used when you see the persons in a group as a unit.

each = every one separatelyevery = each, all

Sometimes, each and every have the same meaning:

Prices go up each year. Prices go up every year.

But often they are not exactly the same.

Each expresses the idea of "one by one". It emphasizes individuality.

Every is half-way between each and all. It sees things or people as singular, but in a group or in general.

Consider the following example sentences:

Every artist is sensitive. Each artist sees things differently. Every soldier saluted as the president arrived. The president gave each soldier a medal.

eachEach can be used in front of the verb:

The soldiers each received a medal.

Each can be followed by "of":

The president spoke to each of the soldiers. He gave a medal to each of them.

everyEvery cannot be used for two things. For two things, each can be used:

He was carrying a suitcase in each hand.

Every is used to say how often something happens:

There is a plane to Bangkok every day. The bus leaves every hour.

Verbs with each and every are always conjugated in the singular:

Each person (is, are) an individual. Each person are an individual.Every animal needs food. Every animal need food.

When do we use each and when every?

1 each

1.1.can be used for two persons or things

There are two boys Each is smiling.

1.2. can be used as a pronoun

There are 5 worksheets. Please take one of each.

1.3. can be used before a verb

The students each received a free copy of the magazine.

2. every

2.1. used for three or more persons or things

The manager wants to speak to every employee in his office.

2.2. has to be used before a noun

They enjoyed every minute of their holidays.

2.3. used for repeated actions

I get up at 6 o'clock every morning.

3. Other Examples

The show will be br oadcast every other Monday.

Every time I go shopping I choose the wrong queue.

There's a tram every ten minutes.