Word Usage
Mary W. Ng
June 26, 2009
everyday, every day
Everyday is an adjective that is placed before a noun to modify it. Every day is a noun phrase that acts as an adverb to modify verbs.
| Incorrect: | The technology is used in every day life. |
| Correct: | The technology is used in everyday life. |
| Incorrect: | Tim walks his dog everyday. |
| Correct: | Tim walks his dog every day. |