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单词 every now and then
释义

every

adjective

ev·​ery ˈev-rē How to pronounce every (audio)
1
a
: being each individual or part of a group without exception
b
: being each in a series or succession
every few days
every once in a while
2
obsolete : being all taken severally
3
: being each within a range of possibilities
was given every chance
4
: complete, entire
we have every confidence in her
Phrases
every now and then or every now and again or every so often
: at intervals : occasionally

Synonyms

  • any
  • each
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Example Sentences

I heard every word you said. He devotes every spare moment to his hobby. His every move was carefully watched. She's beautiful in every way. Ceramics of every kind were on display.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English everich, every, from Old English ǣfre ǣlc, from ǣfre ever + ǣlc each

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

every

adjective

ev·​ery ˈev-rē How to pronounce every (audio)
1
: including each of a group or series without leaving out any
I heard every word you said!
2
: at regularly spaced times or distances
He stopped every few feet.

every now and then

phrase

variants or every now and again or every so often
as in sometimes
on some occasions The family likes to take a vacation in France every now and then. Every now and again the two friends quarrel but they never hold grudges.

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • sometimes
  • occasionally
  • now
  • now and then
  • here and there
  • on occasion
  • at times
  • periodically
  • ever and anon
  • off and on
  • rarely
  • intermittently
  • seldom
  • little
  • infrequently
  • from time to time
  • recurrently
  • once in a while
  • variously
  • sporadically
  • irregularly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • often
  • frequently
  • usually
  • always
  • commonly
  • much
  • ordinarily
  • regularly
  • invariably
  • hourly
  • constantly
  • routinely
  • oftentimes
  • consistently
  • oft
  • continually
  • continuously
  • ever
  • ofttimes
  • perpetually
  • endlessly
  • incessantly
  • uninterruptedly
  • unceasingly
  • continuingly
  • interminably
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