daily
/ˈdeɪ.li/ IELTSAcademic
adjective
Happening or done every day. It describes something regular, repeated, or part of a normal routine.
- I take a daily walk after dinner.
- She checks her emails daily.
adverb
Every day. It tells how often something happens.
- The bus runs daily.
- We speak daily on the phone.
noun
A newspaper published every day, or a person who is paid each day.
- I bought the daily this morning.
- He works as a daily on the site.
Adinary Nuance
Daily is often more neutral and regular than "every day," which is a phrase. Use "daily" when you want a short, tidy word in writing, schedules, or news. It is close to "day by day," but that usually suggests gradual change, not simple repetition.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- hằng ngày
- Spanish
- diario
- Chinese
- 每天
- Japanese
- 毎日の
- Korean
- 매일의
Etymology
Daily comes from Old English dæġlīc, meaning “pertaining to a day.” It has been used in English for many centuries.
Common phrases
daily routinedaily lifedaily newspaperdaily basis
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is daily the same as every day?
- They are close, but not always identical. "Daily" is usually an adjective or adverb, while "every day" is a phrase.
- Can I use daily in formal writing?
- Yes. It is common in business, academic, and general writing.
- What is the difference between daily and everyday?
- "Daily" means happening each day. "Everyday" means normal or usual.