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Word

daley

Phoneticsda·ley

/ˈdeɪɫi/

Definition

adv. happening every day. You use this word to describe things that occur once in every twenty-four-hour period.

adv. occurring or appearing every day. Typically functions as a frequency modifier within a clause.

Usage

Frequency adverb — typically placed after the verb or at the end of the clause.

Pitfall

I daily go to the gym.

I go to the gym daily.

Adverbs of frequency that describe a specific time interval, like daily or weekly, usually sit at the end of the clause rather than before the main verb.

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Level
B1 · Intermediate
Frequency
Occasional
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