Everyday is an adjective meaning ordinary, normal: everyday clothes, everyday English. Every day means each day and answers how often: I read every day. The test: add single. Every single day still makes sense, so you need the space. Everyday English can't be split like that.
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everyday + noun; do something every day; every single day
- The guide explains everyday expressions used in cafés and shops.
- I read a short article every day before work.
- These are everyday shoes, but I do not wear them every day.
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First versionThe caretaker checks the windows everyday.
RevisionThe caretaker checks the windows every day.
Everyday looks like one familiar word, so the space gets lost. But the sentence says how often the windows are checked, and how often is every day, two words. Every single day fits, so the space is needed.
Everyday problems are ordinary household problems; problems every day happen daily. Daily works in both roles: a daily check, check daily. These are my everyday shoes, but I don't wear them every day: ordinary, but not daily.
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Choose the expression meaning each day: I water these seedlings ___.
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every day — The sentence needs how often, each day, so it's every day as two words. Everyday would describe a noun: everyday tasks.
Describe a simple thing you do each day. Use every day.
I review the delivery schedule every day before opening the shop.
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