Daily

/ˈdeɪli/

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Definitions

3 meanings
1

Occurring or being done every day; of or for each day.

/ˈdeɪli/

adjectiveneutralBeginner
General

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!

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2

He has a daily commute to work.

3

She takes her daily vitamins.

4

The store offers daily specials.

How It's Used

General

"She takes a daily walk."

Business

"The company issues a daily report."

2

A newspaper published every day.

/ˈdeɪli/

nounneutralBeginner
General

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.

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2

The daily reported on the political debate.

3

She subscribed to the daily.

4

The daily published an article about the environment.

How It's Used

Journalism

"I get my news from the daily."

Tip:Think of the newspaper that comes out *every day*.
3

Every day; everyday.

/ˈdeɪli/

adverbneutralBeginner
General

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

2

She practices the piano daily.

3

They walk the dog daily.

4

The business checks its sales daily.

How It's Used

General

"He exercises daily."

Tip:Think about things you do on a *day-to-day* basis.

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.

Memory tip

Think of your daily routine: what you do *every day*.

Word Origin

LanguageOld English
Original meaning

"day"

daily routinedaily reportdaily scheduledaily intakedaily commute

Common misspellings

daillydayly

Usage

60%Spoken
40%Written