every other


Every second one in a series, as in I'm supposed to take this pill every other day. [c. 1400]

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How to use every other in a sentence

  • Their whole lives deal with realities, the every-other-day as well as the every-day realities.

    Imaginary Interviews | W. D. Howells
  • In the midst of their conversation came the visitation—always so important in remote country districts—the every-other-day's post.

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