Daily
/ˈdeɪli/
Definitions
3 meaningsOccurring or being done every day; of or for each day.
/ˈdeɪli/
Happening or done every day
I read the daily newspaper.
💡 Simply: Something that happens or is needed *every single day*. Like, your daily breakfast!
👶 For kids: Happening every day, like brushing your teeth!
More Examples
He has a daily commute to work.
She takes her daily vitamins.
The store offers daily specials.
How It's Used
"She takes a daily walk."
"The company issues a daily report."
A newspaper published every day.
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A newspaper published every day
I read the daily for local news.
💡 Simply: A *newspaper* that comes out every day with the latest news.
👶 For kids: A newspaper that comes out every day and tells you about the news.
More Examples
The daily reported on the political debate.
She subscribed to the daily.
The daily published an article about the environment.
How It's Used
"I get my news from the daily."
Every day; everyday.
/ˈdeɪli/
Happening or done every day
I brush my teeth daily.
💡 Simply: Something that happens *every single day*. Like, you brush your teeth *daily*.
👶 For kids: Happening every day, like eating breakfast daily!
More Examples
She practices the piano daily.
They walk the dog daily.
The business checks its sales daily.
How It's Used
"He exercises daily."
Idioms & expressions
daily grind
The routine of work, especially when tedious.
"She was tired of the daily grind and wanted a new job."
From Old English *dæglīce* meaning 'day by day,' a compound of *dæg* ('day') and *-līce* ('-ly'), reflecting its frequent occurrence or repetition.
The term 'daily' has been used since Middle English times, evolving from a simple adverb to an adjective and noun.