everyday
gb/ˈɛvɹidˈeɪ/ us/ˈɛvɹidˈeɪ/
A2
English
~ 4400
Senses
0 senses
adjective
A2
property
1
happening daily or regularly
Happening or used each day; common in daily life.
Usage pattern:
[everyday] [noun]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'everyday' (adjective) with 'every day' (adverbial phrase). 'Everyday' describes something common or daily, while 'every day' means 'each day'.
Synonyms
daily (Emphasizes occurrence each day, often in schedules or timetables.)
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regular (Highlights frequency and consistency, not necessarily every single day.)
Antonyms
occasional (Describes something happening only sometimes, not every day.)
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unusual (Describes something rare or not part of daily life.)
Collocations
everyday life
|everyday activities
|everyday clothes
|everyday use
Themes
daily life
|routine
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Wearing jeans is part of my everyday style.
- Coffee is an everyday drink for many people.
- The book explores problems in everyday life.
- She uses this bag for her everyday needs.
- These shoes are perfect for everyday wear.
Learner examples
- I wear these shoes for my everyday walks.
- Cooking is part of my everyday routine.
- He takes the bus as his everyday transport.
- This is my everyday jacket.
- We talk about our everyday problems.
Grammar
Dictionary form
everyday
IPA
GB/ˈɛvɹidˈeɪ/
US/ˈɛvɹidˈeɪ/
Syllables & stress
every - day (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (every)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: everyday
Word family
Core family
daily
adjective A2
Negative and opposite forms
unusual
adjective B1
extraordinary
adjective B1
Expressions
everyday life
1/ˈɛvɹidˈeɪ lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
ordinary daily living
The usual things people do and experience each day.
Examples
- The film shows the struggles of everyday life in the city.
- Stress is a normal part of everyday life.
make everyday count
1/mˈeɪk ˈɛvɹidˈeɪ kˈaʊnt/
fixed phrase
use each day well
To do something important or good each day so you don't waste time.
Examples
- She believes in making everyday count by helping others.
- We should make everyday count and enjoy life.