daily
UK: ˈdeɪli | US: ˈdeɪli
adj. happening or produced every day
n. a newspaper published every day
adv. on a daily basis
The word "daily" originates from Old English dæġlīċ, combining dæġ (day) and -līċ (a suffix forming adjectives meaning "pertaining to"). Over time, it evolved into Middle English dayly and later standardized as "daily" in Modern English. The morpheme day retains its core meaning of a 24-hour cycle, while -ly broadly indicates frequency or regularity. This structure reflects the word’s function to describe recurring daily events or objects (e.g., a daily routine or newspaper).
She checks her email daily.
The daily commute takes about an hour.
This daily newspaper covers local and international news.
He records his daily expenses in a notebook.
Daily exercise improves overall health.