every second

All the time that something lasts, from beginning to end.

• I loved every second.
• Every second of that journey was worth it.
• She remembers every second of their last meeting.

How to use it: every second of something (I enjoyed every second of the concert.)

Similar words: every moment, the whole time

Common phrases: enjoy every second, every second of something, love every second

One of each pair in a series, with one missed between each chosen one.

• Water it every second day.
• We left every second seat empty.
• Does the bus stop at every second village?

How to use it: every second + singular noun (Write your answer on every second line.)

Similar words: every other, alternate

Common phrases: every second day, every second week, every second row

Once during each period of one second.

• The light flashes every second.
• The device recorded his temperature every second.
• Does the screen update every second?

Similar words: once a second

Common phrases: flash every second, update every second, tick every second

Very often, especially when this annoys you.

• He checks his phone every second.
• You were interrupting me every second yesterday.
• Why does someone knock on my door every second?

Similar words: constantly, all the time, continually

Opposites: rarely

Common phrases: interrupt every second, check every second, ask every second