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everyday vs every day

Everyday (one word) is an adjective meaning ordinary; every day (two words) means each day.

everyday

adjective

ordinary, routine

“These are my everyday shoes.”

every day

phrase

each day

“I run every day.”

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What is the difference between everyday and every day?

Everyday (one word) is an adjective meaning ordinary; every day (two words) means each day.

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If you can swap in "each day", you need two words. If you can swap in "ordinary", use one.

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The same logic splits "anymore / any more" and "everyone / every one" in some contexts.

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