everyday

CEFRA1

/ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Common, ordinary, or used on most days.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Commonplace, ordinary.

Examples

  • Because it is politics that has caused this war, making the war our everyday reality.

  • Change is a part of everyday life in business.

At a glance

Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Present or recurring every day.

  2. Appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions.

  3. Commonplace or ordinary during daytime.

More examples

In context

  • In everyday life we have many obligations and responsibilities.

  • Although it is an everyday virus, there is something about influenza that inspires awe.

  • Putting away the tableware for everyday, a chore which is part of the everyday.

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English everidayes, every daies, every dayes (“everyday, daily, continual, constant”, adjective, literally “every day's”), equivalent to every + day.