{"id":4099,"date":"2021-01-22T09:00:20","date_gmt":"2021-01-22T15:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grammarbook.com\/blog\/?p=4099"},"modified":"2024-07-01T17:24:57","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T22:24:57","slug":"everyday-vs-every-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grammarbook.com\/blog\/definitions\/everyday-vs-every-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Everyday<\/em> vs. Every Day<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

You have probably seen the word everyday<\/em> and the phrase every day<\/em> used interchangeably. You might have wondered which is correct in a sentence, as well as how you can use it more accurately. We’ll help you answer those questions.<\/p>\n

Everyday<\/em> vs. Every Day<\/em>: The Basics<\/h2>\n

The single word everyday<\/em> is an adjective describing an item or event (i.e., a noun) as commonplace.<\/p>\n

Examples<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Breathing is an everyday<\/em> occurrence for all living things.<\/p>\n

I have a pair of everyday<\/em> sneakers I wear when doing yard work.<\/p>\n

That restaurant has an everyday<\/em> friendliness that makes you feel at home.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Every day<\/em> (two words) is often used as an adverbial phrase meaning “each day.” In this context, it does not describe a noun but rather modifies a verb, gerund, or infinitive by identifying an action’s frequency.<\/p>\n

Examples<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

I sleep (verb) eight hours every day<\/em> so I feel more rested.<\/em><\/p>\n

Lifting weights (gerund phrase) every day<\/em> can help to build bigger muscles.<\/p>\n

They say to study (infinitive) every day<\/em> if you want to learn a new language.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

You’ll note that in the second set of examples, every day<\/em> refers to things that happen repeatedly.<\/p>\n

Every day<\/em> also can be used as a noun phrase.<\/p>\n

Examples<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Every day<\/em> is a good day when you have the right attitude.<\/p>\n

Let’s start by making every day<\/em> as special as we can.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

One Word or Two: A Technique to Remember<\/h2>\n

Because everyday<\/em> and every day<\/em> resemble each other so closely, you can apply a simple technique to help differentiate most of their uses. If ever in doubt, ask yourself which word would make a better substitute: common<\/em> or always<\/em>? If the answer is common,<\/em> use one word. If it’s always,<\/em> use two words.<\/p>\n

Examples<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

My everyday<\/em> (common<\/em>) scarf is frayed but comfortable.<\/p>\n

I get tired of having to shovel snow from my driveway every day<\/em> (always<\/em>).<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Pop Quiz<\/h2>\n

Using what you’ve learned in this article, choose the correct word or phrase in each sentence.<\/p>\n

1. Working out [everyday\/every day] has given me a ton of energy lately.<\/p>\n

2. My meal was fantastic. That wasn’t an [everyday\/every day] dining experience.<\/p>\n

3. I would love to visit the park more, but my boss has me working overtime almost [everyday\/every day].<\/p>\n

4. I want [everyday\/every day] to be as productive as we can make it.<\/p>\n

5. Elena’s [everyday\/every day] coat is fine, but she wanted to wear something special for her anniversary.<\/p>\n

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Pop Quiz Answers<\/h3>\n

1. Working out every day<\/strong> has given me a ton of energy lately.<\/p>\n

2. My meal was fantastic. That wasn’t an everyday<\/strong> dining experience.<\/p>\n

3. I would love to visit the park more, but my boss has me working overtime almost every day.<\/strong><\/p>\n

4. I want every day<\/strong> to be as productive as we can make it.<\/p>\n

5. Elena’s everyday<\/strong> coat is fine, but she wanted to wear something special for her anniversary.<\/p>\n

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Come Back for More Knowledge of American English<\/h2>\n

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