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Word

DIA

Phoneticsdia

/ˈdiə/

Definition

n. a single period of twenty-four hours. You use this to talk about time, dates, or the light part of the 24-hour cycle.

n. a period of twenty-four hours as a unit of time, or the interval of light between sunrise and sunset.

Usage

Commonly used in the phrase 'every day' (two words) as an adverbial phrase of frequency.

Pitfall

I go to the gym everyday.

I go to the gym every day.

'Everyday' is an adjective meaning ordinary; 'every day' is the adverbial phrase meaning each day.

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Frequency
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