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Every Day and Everyday

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Definition:

The adjective everyday (written as one word) means routine, ordinary, or commonplace. The adverb every day (two words) means each day.

Examples:

  • "Do something for somebody every day for which you do not get paid." (Albert Schweitzer)

  • "There is nothing in philosophy which could not be said in everyday language." (Henri Bergson)

Practice:

(a) Try doing something _____ for no other reason than you would rather not do it.

(b) "Music is supposed to wash away the dust of _____ life." (Art Blakey)

Answers to Practice Exercises

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