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day-to-day

American  
[dey-tuh-dey] / ˈdeɪ təˈdeɪ /

adjective

  1. occurring each day; daily.

    day-to-day chores; day-to-day worries.

  2. concerned only with immediate needs or desires without preparation for the future.

day-to-day British  

adjective

  1. routine; everyday

    day-to-day chores
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day to day Idioms  

  1. Also, from day to day.

  2. Continuously, without interruption, on a daily basis. For example, Running this office day to day is not an easy task . [Late 1800s]

  3. live from day to day . Be interested only in immediate concerns, without thought for the future. For example, Jean lives from day to day, planning nothing in advance . Also see live for the moment .

Etymology

Origin of day-to-day

Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200

Example Sentences

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By the way, we spent very little of my daughter’s Social Security benefit on her day-to-day needs.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

The public statements have done little to dispel the impression that Khamenei remains too unwell to play an active role in the day-to-day running of the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

“What I mostly miss in my day-to-day life is community,” says Newton, who adds that the reading group, organized by PAM, has been a highlight of his year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The day-to-day oil-price volatility is “signaling that the market is out of equilibrium,” said Young.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

And if the distance resulted in less day-to-day Drave, well, that was just a bonus.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

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