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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.
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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
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