Confusables Entry 406 / 1011 60-second read

Everyday vs. Every day

Adjective versus adverbial phrase.

The comparisoni

✗ Wrong

I wear these shoes every day and everyday.

✓ Correct

I wear these everyday shoes every day.

The ruleii

EVERYDAY (adj) = ordinary. EVERY DAY = each day.

EVERYDAY is an adjective meaning ordinary. EVERY DAY is an adverbial phrase meaning each day.

Memory aidiii

Remember it like this

If it means "each day," split it.

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