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Daily

UK /["/ˈdeɪli/"]/US /["/ˈdeɪli/"]/

Definition

happening, done or produced every day

In simple words: Something that happens every day.

Examples

  • I drink a daily dose of vitamin C to stay healthy.
  • She keeps a daily journal to reflect on her thoughts.
  • We have a daily meeting to discuss our progress on the project.
  • He takes a daily walk in the park for exercise.
  • The daily news helps me stay informed about current events.

Usage notes

Used to describe actions or occurrences that take place every day. Can be applied in both casual and professional contexts, such as 'daily tasks' at work or 'daily habits' in personal life. Avoid using 'daily' when discussing events that are non-regular or infrequent.

Grammar pattern

daily + noun (e.g., daily routine)

Memory hint

Think of a calendar where every box is filled — that's your daily plan!

Collocations

  • daily routine
  • daily activities
  • daily schedule
  • daily news
  • daily tasks

Synonyms

  • everyday
  • regular
  • routine
  • habitual
  • constant

Antonyms

  • weekly
  • monthly
  • occasionally

Common mistakes

  • Using 'daily' with incorrect noun forms (e.g., saying 'a daily' instead of 'daily routine').
  • Confusing 'daily' with 'day-to-day' in some contexts.
  • Saying 'dailies' as a noun when referring to daily newspapers.