Common English Mistake: Everyday and Every Day

Author: Bob
Updated Date 16/08/2011 13:03:52
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What is the difference between "Everyday" and "Every day"?

Bob - 16/08/2011 13:43:35

Everyday is an adjective meaning "daily"

Everyday also means "ordinary" or "an everyday event."

For Example

Cooking is her everyday interest.

Every day is a time expression meaning "each day" or "regularly."

For Example

We go to school every day.

Common Errors

  1. I used to teach everyday (Incorrect)

  2. I used to teach every day. (Correct)