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Every day vs. Everyday

Every day

/ˈɛvri deɪ/
An expression used to denote something that happens daily or is routine.

Examples:

She goes jogging every day before breakfast.He finds time to read a book every day.We meet for coffee almost every day.

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Everyday

/ˈevrideɪ/
Happening or used daily; common

Examples:

It's not for everyday wear, it's a costume."Ordinary everyday Christianity is saturated with this fetishistic conception of God.Everyday he ate a pound and a half of fish.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Every day consists of two words, emphasizing a regular daily occurrence.
  • Everyday is a single word and is used to describe something ordinary or typical.
  • If you can replace it with each day and the sentence still makes sense, every day is the right choice.
  • Look for an adjective use - if it modifies a noun, everyday is likely correct.
  • Use every day when discussing actions or things happening regularly.
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