every time
The phrase "every time" is commonly used in English to indicate that an action or event occurs consistently or repeatedly under specific circumstances.
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Definition
A2General
(common)At each occasion that something happens.
Example
- Every time I visit the park, I see the same dog.
- The alarm goes off every time the door is opened.
B1Informal
(idiomatic)Used to express a strong preference for one thing over another.
Example
- You can keep your chocolate; I'll take vanilla every time!
- Every time, I choose the beach over the mountains.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "every time":
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