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every

determiner (GREATEST)
 
 
/ˈev.ri/

Definition

B2 the greatest possible or that can be imagined: I'd like to wish you every success in your new job/happiness in your new home. She has every reason to be unhappy after losing her job and her home. You had every opportunity to make a complaint. Every effort is being made to minimize civilian casualties. She has every right to be proud of her tremendous achievements.Extremely good
(Definition of every determiner (GREATEST) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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