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.