Each vs Every

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Each

Top 1,000 (very common) A1

Every

Top 2,000 (common) A1 determiner

Most common: Each

	Each	Every
Pronunciation	🇬🇧 /["/iːtʃ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/iːtʃ/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈevri/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈevri/"]/
Meaning	Every one from a group	all the things in a group without exception
Example	Each answer is worth 20 points.	Every student in the class passed the exam.
Register	Neutral	Neutral
How common	Top 1,000 (very common)	Top 2,000 (common)
CEFR level	A1	A1
Part of speech		determiner
Collocations	each person, each item, each time	every day, every month, every time
Antonyms	none, all	none
Common mistakes	Using 'each' with plural nouns, e.g., saying 'each apples' instead of 'each apple'., Confusing 'each' with 'every' - 'each' refers to individuals, while 'every' refers to the group as a whole.	Using 'every' with plural nouns like 'every students.', Confusing 'every' with 'all' especially in non-count situations., Omitting the singular noun after 'every.'
Usage notes	Use 'each' when talking about individual items in a group, usually when the group is small or when emphasizing individuality. Avoid using 'each' with plural nouns.	Use 'every' when referring to each individual item in a group. It's not used with plural nouns or uncountable nouns. For example, it's correct to say 'every student,' but not 'every students.'

See it in real clips

A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms › S1 E1

Every knight needs a squire.

Breaking Bad › S1 E4

Every time.

Better Call Saul › S1 E1

I'm gonna pay him back. Every penny.

A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms › S1 E1

Every knight needs a squire.

Breaking Bad › S1 E4

Every time.

Every

Frequently asked questions: Each vs Every

What's the difference between Each and Every?

Each: Every one from a group Every: all the things in a group without exception

Which is more common: Each and Every?

Each is the most common in everyday English.

Are Each and Every the same CEFR level?

Each: A1, Every: A1 on the CEFR scale.

Can you show an example of each?

Each: Each answer is worth 20 points. Every: Every student in the class passed the exam.

Can I use Each and Every interchangeably?

Not always. Each and Every are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.