daily

/ˈdeɪli/
occurring every day

She takes her daily walk in the park.

This describes a routine activity that happens every day.


general

happening or done every day

The newspaper is delivered daily.

The newspaper comes every day.

Can also refer to something that is part of a daily routine.

general

a newspaper published every day

He reads the daily to stay informed.

He reads the newspaper that comes out every day.

Often used to refer to newspapers in this sense.

general

relating to or involving a day

The daily temperature fluctuates a lot.

The temperature changes a lot from day to day.

Used in contexts where the timeframe is a single day.

Collocations

daily routineregular activities done every daydaily basisevery daydaily lifeeveryday experiences

Related Phrases

daily grindphrase
the monotonous routine of everyday life

Pro Tip

Adjective vs. Noun

As an adjective, it describes something that happens every day (e.g., 'daily exercise'). As a noun, it often refers to a newspaper (e.g., 'the daily').

Gold Rule

Consistency

When used as an adjective, it consistently refers to something that occurs every day, not just frequently.

Word Origin

From Middle English 'dayly', from Old English 'dæglīc', from 'dæg' (day) + '-līc' (suffix meaning 'pertaining to').

Usage Notes

Can function as an adjective, adverb, or noun depending on context. Often used to describe habits or publications.

Word Breakdown

day
a 24-hour period
root
+
-ly
pertaining to
suffix
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