Everyday and every day look almost identical, but the space between them changes the meaning.

The short answer #

Form Meaning Example
everyday (adjective) ordinary, used daily everyday clothes
every day (two words) each day I walk every day.

Everyday = ordinary #

Everyday is an adjective. It comes before a noun and describes it.

  • These are my everyday shoes.
  • Grammar mistakes are an everyday problem.
  • Use simple, everyday language.

Every day = each day #

Every day is a time phrase. It tells you how often something happens.

  • I check my email every day.
  • The app gives you 3 free checks every day.
  • Every day is a new chance.

The swap test #

Replace it with "each day."

  • If the sentence still works, write every day (two words).
  • If it doesn't, write everyday (one word).

I drink coffee ___. → "I drink coffee each day." ✓ → every day

It's an ___ task. → "It's an each day task." ✗ → everyday

The same rule works for anyone/any one, sometime/some time, and maybe/may be.

Common mistakes #

Wrong Right
I exercise everyday. I exercise every day.
My every day routine My everyday routine

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