Every other

adjective

If something happens every other day or every other week, for example, it happens one day and then does not happen the next day, then happens again the day after that, and so on. So it happens on alternate days or weeks.

John goes to the gym every other day to stay fit.
Visual representation of "every other" - If something happens every other day or every other week, for example, it happens one day and then does not happen the next day, then happens again the day after that, and so on. So it happens on alternate days or weeks.

Often appears as...

  • every other day
  • every other week
adjective

It can also mean 'every two', so if something happens every other year, for example, it happens once in two years.

The World Cup takes place every other year.
Visual representation of "every other" - It can also mean 'every two', so if something happens every other year, for example, it happens once in two years.

Often appears as...

  • every other year
  • every other season
adjective

In some cases, 'every other' can mean 'various different'. This is less common and can be used to highlight contrast or differences.

Every other aspect of the business was struggling, but sales were doing well.
Visual representation of "every other" - In some cases, 'every other' can mean 'various different'. This is less common and can be used to highlight contrast or differences.

Often appears as...

  • every other aspect
  • every other thing
adjective

If something happens every other day or every other week, for example, it happens one day and then does not happen the next day, then happens again the day after that, and so on. So it happens on alternate days or weeks.

John goes to the gym every other day to stay fit.
Visual representation of "every other" - If something happens every other day or every other week, for example, it happens one day and then does not happen the next day, then happens again the day after that, and so on. So it happens on alternate days or weeks.

Often appears as...

  • every other day
  • every other week
adjective

It can also mean 'every two', so if something happens every other year, for example, it happens once in two years.

The World Cup takes place every other year.
Visual representation of "every other" - It can also mean 'every two', so if something happens every other year, for example, it happens once in two years.

Often appears as...

  • every other year
  • every other season
adjective

In some cases, 'every other' can mean 'various different'. This is less common and can be used to highlight contrast or differences.

Every other aspect of the business was struggling, but sales were doing well.
Visual representation of "every other" - In some cases, 'every other' can mean 'various different'. This is less common and can be used to highlight contrast or differences.

Often appears as...

  • every other aspect
  • every other thing
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "every other"
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Visual Pattern

Imagine a checkerboard to visualize 'every other'—it helps see the alternation.

Illustration for Visual Pattern
I water my plants on every other square of my mental checkerboard.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Odd or Even

Link 'every other' with odd or even dates to remember the pattern easily.

Illustration for Odd or Even
She attends the class on every other even-numbered day.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Scheduling

Use 'every other' to describe a habit or routine that isn't daily but regularly intermittent.

Illustration for Scheduling
Dad mows the lawn every other Saturday.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Visual Pattern

Imagine a checkerboard to visualize 'every other'—it helps see the alternation.

Illustration for Visual Pattern
I water my plants on every other square of my mental checkerboard.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Odd or Even

Link 'every other' with odd or even dates to remember the pattern easily.

Illustration for Odd or Even
She attends the class on every other even-numbered day.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Scheduling

Use 'every other' to describe a habit or routine that isn't daily but regularly intermittent.

Illustration for Scheduling
Dad mows the lawn every other Saturday.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Visual Pattern

Imagine a checkerboard to visualize 'every other'—it helps see the alternation.

Illustration for Visual Pattern
I water my plants on every other square of my mental checkerboard.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Odd or Even

Link 'every other' with odd or even dates to remember the pattern easily.

Illustration for Odd or Even
She attends the class on every other even-numbered day.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Scheduling

Use 'every other' to describe a habit or routine that isn't daily but regularly intermittent.

Illustration for Scheduling
Dad mows the lawn every other Saturday.
Visual representation of the word "Every other"

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