day-to-day

[dey-tuh-dey]

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

adjective

1. routine; everyday

   day-to-day chores

Word History and Origins

Origin of day-to-day¹

Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200

Idioms and Phrases

Also, from day to day.

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

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 .

Example Sentences

Kelce and his advisers prefer to find their own deals, focusing on businesses he has experience with in his day-to-day life.

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The drone ships would act as “hedge forces” in each maritime theater to make up the difference between what the fleet can do day-to-day and what might be needed in conflict, Clark said.

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If more fans return to Hillsborough, the club can cover its day-to-day costs and move towards a viable sale to a new ownership capable of restoring long-term stability.

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For now, however, Roberts said “we’re just going day-to-day with really no expectations.”

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To fund the recall of workers and restore day-to-day operations, CMS will use money collected from user fees for its research data, according to a government official who declined to be identified by name.

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Related Words

• constantly 
• everyday 
• often 
• periodic 
• regular 
• regularly 
• routine