Day-to-day: meaning, definitions and examples

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day-to-day

 

[ ˈdeɪ tə ˈdeɪ ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

life

happening or used every day; daily.

Synonyms

daily, everyday, routine

Examples of usage

  • My day-to-day routine involves going to work, exercising, and spending time with my family.
  • Her day-to-day responsibilities include taking care of the house and running errands.
Context #2 | Noun

activities

the things that you do every day or regularly.

Synonyms

daily tasks, regular activities, routine

Examples of usage

  • The day-to-day of a parent involves taking care of children, cooking meals, and helping with homework.
  • I enjoy the day-to-day of my job, as it keeps me busy and engaged.

Translations

Translations of the word "day-to-day" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dia a dia

🇮🇳 प्रतिदिन

🇩🇪 täglich

🇮🇩 sehari-hari

🇺🇦 щоденний

🇵🇱 codzienny

🇯🇵 日常的な

🇫🇷 quotidien

🇪🇸 diario

🇹🇷 günlük

🇰🇷 일상적인

🇸🇦 يومي

🇨🇿 každodenní

🇸🇰 každodenný

🇨🇳 日常的

🇸🇮 vsakdanji

🇮🇸 daglegur

🇰🇿 күнделікті

🇬🇪 ყოველდღიური

🇦🇿 gündəlik

🇲🇽 diario

Etymology

The phrase 'day-to-day' originated in the mid-19th century, combining the words 'day' and 'to'. It is often used to describe the regular, routine activities or occurrences in one's life. The concept of 'day-to-day' reflects the repetitive nature of daily life and the importance of consistency in daily routines.