Words / B1

EVR-eed-ay/ˈevrideɪ/

Everyday (one word) is an adjective meaning ordinary and used or happening every day. Every day (two words) is a time phrase: we train every day. Essays: everyday English is not the academic word list.

Meaning

Ordinary and used or happening every day (one word; not every day).

Examples

• “Everyday English is not the academic word list for the essay.”
• “We have assembly every day, which is two words — not the adjective.”

Good to know

everyday + English / clothes / life (one word, adjective). Time: every day (two words). Exams / vocabulary. Mix-up is a frequent SPaG error.

Near in meaning

ordinary, daily

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