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English
Adjective
every other
- All except for some previously mentioned set.
Two of the bolts were loose, but every other bolt I checked was fine.
- Every second/two; each alternate; the second of each pair in turn.
Every other person in the line wore a pink bowtie.
Although I work from home, I visit the office for a meeting every other day.
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Translations
all except for some previously mentioned set