daily
/ˈdeɪli/
NOUN
1. Something done or used every day
Something that is regularly performed, consumed, or used as part of everyday life.
1.1. Daily routines and activities
A regular task, activity, or practice that is performed every day.
Synonyms
- routine
- daily routine
- daily task
- everyday activity
- regular chore
- daily practice
Examples
- Exercise is an important daily for many people.
- She completed her dailies before starting any new projects.
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VERB
2. To drive a vehicle regularly
To use or drive an automobile frequently for ordinary transportation and everyday activities.
2.1. Regular everyday vehicle use
To drive a particular vehicle regularly as one's ordinary means of transportation rather than reserving it for occasional use.
Synonyms
- drive regularly
- use regularly
- commute in
- use as a daily driver
Examples
- He dailies his old sports car despite its high mileage.
- She prefers to daily a reliable car for her commute.
Related Words
- daily driver
- commuting
- driving
- transportation
- automobile
- vehicle
- mileage
- everyday use
ADJECTIVE
3. Occurring every day
Happening, occurring, or being done every day or on each working day.
3.1. Daily frequency and regular occurrence
Describes activities, events, services, or processes that take place every day or at regular daily intervals.
Synonyms
- everyday
- day-to-day
- diurnal
- per diem
- once-daily
- day-by-day
Antonyms
- infrequent
- occasional
- sporadic
- irregular
- intermittent
- weekly
- monthly
- yearly
Examples
- She takes a daily walk before breakfast.
- The hospital provides daily updates about the patient's condition.
- He follows a daily exercise routine.
- The newspaper publishes a daily report on financial markets.
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3.2. Ordinary and commonplace
Describes things associated with ordinary everyday life rather than special, unusual, or extraordinary experiences.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- extraordinary
- exceptional
- unusual
- remarkable
- extra-special
Examples
- She finds beauty in the small details of daily life.
- The novel explores the daily struggles of ordinary families.
- Cooking and cleaning are part of his daily responsibilities.
Related Words
- normality
- ordinariness
- habit
- custom
- routine
- commonness
- familiarity
- mundanity
3.3. Occurring during daylight
Describes activities or events that take place during the daytime rather than at night.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- The researchers studied the daily activity patterns of the animals.
- Some species are active during daily periods and rest at night.
- The birds follow a daily feeding pattern that begins at sunrise.
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ADVERB
4. Every day
On each day or day after day, without skipping days.
4.1. Actions performed every day
Indicates that an action happens or is performed on each successive day.
Synonyms
- every day
- day by day
- day after day
- each day
- once a day
- once daily
- per diem
Antonyms
- occasionally
- infrequently
- sporadically
- rarely
- irregularly
Examples
- She practices the piano daily.
- The medication must be taken daily.
- He checks his email several times daily.
- The shop is open daily throughout the year.
Related Words
- regularly
- routinely
- consistently
- habitually
- repeatedly
- continuously
- daily routine
4.2. During daylight hours
Indicates that an activity occurs in the daytime or during daylight rather than at night.
Synonyms
- by day
- during the day
- in the daytime
- diurnally
Antonyms
- at night
- nightly
- nocturnally
Examples
- The animals hunt daily and rest after sunset.
- The workers travel to the construction site daily, while the area is still bright.