Common Mistakes in English - Everyday vs Every Day

Everyday and every day are commonly confused in English. There’s no difference in pronunciation, but using the wrong one when writing is a mistake in the everyday English you use every day.

Everyday = ordinary, regular, normal or commonplace. It can refer to something done or used daily or routinely. 

Everyday is an adjective so it goes before the noun it describes.

Examples:

• This is an everyday occurrence.
• It’s just an everyday event.
• It’s an everyday object.
• These shoes are great for everyday wear.
• You shouldn’t wear an everyday outfit to the wedding.
• Don’t use the everyday dishes – it’s a special occasion.

Every day = all of the days or each day over a period of time. It can also mean very regularly.

Every day is a phrase that usually acts as an adverb.

Examples:

• We do this every day.
• Every day, we like to contact Future Perfect.
• Available all day every day.
• I go to the park every day.
• I have to work every day this week except Friday.
• Every day I feel a little better.