EVERY OTHER Meaning and
Definition
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"Every other" is a phrase commonly used to describe a pattern in which something alternates or occurs at regular intervals, usually skipping one occurrence in between. It refers to the regularity of a series or sequence where items or events consistently appear or happen with a gap or interval in between each occurrence.
In terms of time, "every other" typically denotes an alternate frequency, indicating that something happens or is done on every second occasion, with another similar event or action occurring in between. For instance, if someone states that they visit their parents every other weekend, it means they go every second weekend, skipping the one in between.
Similarly, "every other" can also describe an alternating pattern in a sequence or series of items, such as numbers, letters, or objects. In these cases, the phrase indicates that every second item in the series or sequence is selected, appearing in a regular pattern. For example, if a book has a pattern of having every other chapter written from a different character's perspective, it implies that alternate chapters are dedicated to each character.
In summary, "every other" is a phrase used to describe a consistent pattern or sequence where something occurs, happens, or is selected at alternating intervals, typically indicating a skip or gap of one occurrence in between.
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Etymology of EVERY OTHER
The word "every other" is a phrase that combines the words "every" and "other" to refer to something that occurs alternatively or in a pattern of skipping one in between.
The word "every" originated from the Old English word "ǽfre", which means "always" or "ever". In Middle English, it evolved to "ever ich", where "ich" meant "each" or "every". Over time, "ever" and "each" merged, resulting in the word "every" as we know it today.
On the other hand, the word "other" traces its roots back to the Old English word "ōþer", which meant "second", "alternate", or "other". It shares the same origins as the word "either". In Old English, "ōþer" was used to refer to something different or another option alongside the first.
Idioms with the word EVERY OTHER
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every other (person/thing)
The idiom "every other (person/thing)" is used to refer to alternative or alternating people or things in a sequence. It suggests that something occurs or is chosen in a pattern, skipping the ones in between. For example, if you say "I'm going to meet my friend every other day," it means you will meet them on alternate days, skipping the days in between.
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every other sth
The idiom "every other sth" refers to something that occurs or happens alternately, with one instance followed by a skipped one. It implies skipping every second occurrence or being in a pattern where something is repeated at regular intervals but with an omission in between.
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every other
The phrase "every other" is used to indicate alternation or a pattern of skipping one in a series. It means something that occurs in intervals with one thing in between each occurrence.
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