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Everyday

UK /["/ˈevrideɪ/"]/US /["/ˈevrideɪ/"]/

Definition

used or happening every day or regularly; ordinary

In simple words: something that happens regularly or is used daily

Examples

Change is a part of **everyday life** in business.
plates and dishes for everyday use
Using everyday objects, basic scientific principles can be explained to young children.
Violent crime is part of the everyday experience of the people in these neighbourhoods.
The invention was explained in non-technical everyday language.
They are good at finding inventive solutions to everyday problems.
Such occasions are far from everyday occurrences.
They're trying to get on with normal, everyday activities.

Usage notes

Use 'everyday' to describe ordinary things or routine activities. Avoid using it in formal writing; instead, use 'common' or 'usual'.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'every' in 'every day' is in your 'everyday' life.

Collocations

everyday activities
everyday life
everyday tasks
everyday problems
everyday clothing

Synonyms

ordinary
common
routine
typical
normal

Antonyms

uncommon
rare

Common mistakes

Confusing 'everyday' with 'every day' — 'everyday' is an adjective, while 'every day' means each day.
Using 'everyday' to describe something special or unusual — it's for normal, routine situations.