Everyday is a common adjective, while every day is an adverbial phrase. Learn the difference between the two words.

(Definition of everyday from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Noun everyday (uncountable) (obsolete) Literally every day in succession, or every day but Sunday. [14th–19th c.] (rare) The ordinary or routine day or occasion. Putting away the tableware for everyday, a chore which is part of the everyday.

You use everyday to describe something which happens or is used every day, or forms a regular and basic part of your life, so it is not especially interesting or unusual.

1. of or pertaining to every day; daily: an everyday occurrence. 2. of or for ordinary days, as contrasted with Sundays, holidays, or special occasions: everyday clothes. 3. ordinary; commonplace.

This article covers the definitions, usage tips, examples, and exercises to help you distinguish between “everyday” and “every day”. By understanding these differences, you will avoid common mistakes and improve your writing skills.

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Everyday is an adjective we use to describe something that’s seen or used every day. It means “ordinary” or “typical.” Every day is a phrase that simply means “each day.” Here’s a tip: Want to make sure your writing always looks great?

Everyday is most commonly used as an adjective meaning daily or, in a more figurative sense, ordinary, as in an everyday occurrence. The phrase every day means each day—it functions as an adverb to describe how frequently an action is done, as in I try to exercise every day.