Meaning
Normal and ordinary; used or happening every day.
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Word origin
An English compound of every and day, first used of clothes worn on ordinary days.
- Origin
- English
- Root
- every + day
Examples
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"Everyday" things are the normal ones you use most days.
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Here "everyday" means ordinary and repeated, nothing special.
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One word "everyday" is an adjective; two words "every day" means each day.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 26, lesson 11: everyday, construction, confession and 7 more words.