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Heyday vs. Hayday
Heyday
/ˈheɪdeɪ/
The period of greatest success and prosperity
Examples:
Synonyms:
prime
peak
zenith
pinnacle
Antonyms:
decline
nadir
downfall
obscurity
Hayday
/ˈheɪˌdeɪ/
A period of great success, popularity, or power.
Examples:
Synonyms:
prime
zenith
peak
Antonyms:
decline
downfall
slump
Ways to tell them apart:
Heyday
refers to someone
s or something
s peak period of success or popularity, much like a person
s
golden days.'
Hayday
is often mistaken for
heyday
due to similar pronunciation, but it is not recognized as a standard word in English.
Think of
heyday
as a
high day
, capturing the essence of its meaning, while
hayday
seems like a day related to hay, but it technically isn't a word.
When to use heyday:
When to use hayday:
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