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X hours a day


You use this phrase to say how many hours something happens each day. 'X' is a number.


SIMPLE

“I study English for two hours a day.”

CONTEXTUAL

“He works eight hours a day at the office, so he is very tired in the evening.”

COMPLEX

“To master the violin, she practices for four hours a day with total focus and dedication.”

Last updated April 22, 2026