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5 Minute Grammar Lesson – Everyday or Every Day?

on Feb 13, 2011, Updated Jul 20, 2020

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Here’s another 5 Minute Grammar Lesson!

I see mistakes with every and day almost Every Day! 😉 When should they be combined as one word and when should the be separated into two words?

Everyday means ordinary, normal, commonplace. It’s an adjective that modifies a noun: His everyday coat is dirty.

Every day means “each day.” “Every” is an adjective that modifies the noun “day:” I have to eat chocolate and drink wine every day or I will go nuts.

I am continually surprised by how many, many places mistake the two usages. Have you seen them used incorrectly? 🙂

About Michelle Marine

Michelle Marine is the author of How to Raise Chickens for Meat, a long-time green-living enthusiast, and rural Iowa mom of four. She empowers families to grow and eat seasonal, local foods; to reduce their ecological footprint; and to come together through impactful travel.

2 Comments

Lisa says:

February 16, 2011 at 5:09 pm

I never knew there was a difference! You learn something new every day 🙂

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