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Spoonful #59: EVERYDAY vs EVERY DAY

4/19/2020

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EVERYDAY and EVERY DAY are related but not interchangeable. But don't just take my word for it ... the goal of this spoonful is to prove my point with easy-to-understand examples. There's even a little challenge at the end!

​EVERYDAY is an ADJECTIVE that means average, common, or something that's used, seen, or done 7 days of the week. You can put EVERYDAY in front of nouns like uniform, shoes, and life. Here are some sentences:

Meredith's everyday uniform consists of jeans and a sweater. 

Jeremy's everyday shoes are looking worn out. 

Reading, walking the dog, and making meals for my family are all part of my everyday life. 


EVERY DAY split into two words is a NOUN referring to 7 days of the week and answering the question, "When?" Now I'll amend the previous sentences to substitute EVERY DAY for EVERYDAY.

Jeans and a sweater are Meredith's at-home uniform every day. 

The shoes Jeremy wears to school every day are looking worn out. 

I read, walk the dog, and make meals for my family every day. 


I'll leave you with a challenge: can you think of words starting with "ANY" that work the same way? 

Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay home as much as possible. 
Sincerely,

Laura Fineberg Cooper
A Spoonful of Grammar

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Marcia Strykowski link
4/23/2020 09:24:24 am

I see this everyday mix up often, almost every day!

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Laura Fineberg Cooper link
4/23/2020 02:18:39 pm

Marcia,
I see this issue nearly every day, too. Thanks for commenting!

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