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The word all is used with countable or uncountable nouns to refer to 100% of many things.

For example:

All of my furniture is from Ikea. (uncountable)

I bought all of my plates from ABC department store. (countable)

The words whole and entire mean 100% of one thing. It is used with countable nouns.
For example:

I ate the whole pie by myself. Im so full right now.

I spent the entire day watching TV and drinking beer. It was great!

The word each and every are very similar but have slightly different meanings. They are
both used with countable nouns. The word each focuses on the individual parts that make
up a collection of something, but every focuses on all the parts that make up a collection
of something. For example:

Each of the stamps in my collection came from a different country.

Every stamp in my collection is very valuable.

Each person in my family is very special to me.

Every person in my family can play the piano.

In addition, we use each when we want to focus on the differences between things, and
we use every when we want to focus on the fact that things are the same. For example:

I have many pins in my collection and each one comes from a different country.

I paid over $20 for every pin in my collection.


I hope this is clear to everyone. Please note that when the words each and every are
followed by a verb in the present tense, it must have an s. Therefore, each and every
follow the same grammar rules as he, she and it. All - Every - Each

English Grammar

The difference between All, Every, and Each - Quick Explanation

All means the total number of people or things considered as a group.

Every means all members of a group considered individually.

Each means all members of a group considered individually though we think of them more
one by one.

What is the difference between Each and Every?

Both Each and Every generally have the same meaning. They refer to all members of a group
considered individually. Every is closer in meaning to All than Each is.

Every book in the course must be read before the end of the semester.

Each book in the course must be read before the end of the semester.

(= This book and that book and that book etc. of the group of books) We use each when we
think of them more as one by one. There is a little less emphasis on the individual with Every
when comparing it to Each.

However notice that every cannot be used when referring to two things and is not common
with small numbers.

Every (one) of my parents (incorrect)

Each of my parents (correct)

We cannot use Each with the words Almost or Nearly. Here we use Every.

Almost each car pollutes the atmosphere. (incorrect)

Almost every car pollutes the atmosphere. (correct)

More details about Every, Each and All


-- EVERY --

Every refers to all members of a group though considered individually. It can be used to talk
about three or more people/things.

Every + singular noun

The noun that comes after Every is in singular form.

I have visited every country in South America (we do NOT say: every countries)

I can understand every word our teacher says. (we do NOT say: every words)

Note, when you use every + noun as a subject, it uses a singular verb (verb + s)

Every day is a chance to learn something new.

Every child needs love and care.

Every house on the street looks the same.

Every + number + plural noun

Every can be followed by a plural noun when there is a number before that noun. This is
common with periods of time or things at regular intervals.

He gets his head shaved every three weeks.

You need to take a break every two hours.

We can also use every without a number and a singular noun to refer to regular intervals:

He plays football every Saturday.

She goes to the gym every day.

-- EACH --

Each refers to all members of a group though we think of them more one by one
(individually). Each can be used to talk about two or more people/things.

Each + singular countable noun


You use a singular (countable) noun after the word Each.

Make sure you enjoy each moment in your life.

They play the national anthem of each country before the game begins.

Live each day as if it were your last.

Each + one

One can be used to replace the singular countable noun if it has already been mentioned.

A: What do I have to do with these antique vases? B: You need to take each one out of the
box very carefully. (each one = each vase)

Each of + determiner + plural noun

Each can be followed by a determiner (my, his, the, etc.) and a plural noun.

I kiss each of my children before they go to bed at night.

The teacher had a little kid holding on to each of her hands.

Each of the guides has a different group to show around the museum.

Notice how after each of the verb is usually in singular form though when speaking
informally, you will sometimes hear a plural verb used.

Each of my students has a different assignment to complete. (correct use)

Each of my students have a different assignment to complete. (informal use)

Each of + pronoun (you/us/them)

We can only use the pronouns you/us/them after each of.

He gave each of us a small gift at the end of the course.

You need to wash each of them before use.

Each of you needs to complete the assignment individually.

Again the verb following each of + pronoun should be in the singular form.

Each as a pronoun

Each can be used by itself (without a noun) as a pronoun.


When the students finished to course, each was given a certificate. (Each = each

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