Definitions
- Describing something that is part of daily life or routine. - Referring to something that is common or typical. - Talking about something that is not special or extraordinary.
- Describing something that is normal or average. - Referring to something that is not unusual or exceptional. - Talking about something that is not special or unique.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe things that are not special or exceptional.
- 2Both words can be used to describe people, places, or things.
- 3Both words are commonly used in everyday language.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Everyday is more commonly used as an adjective or adverb, while ordinary is more often used as an adjective or noun.
- 2Frequency: Everyday implies something that happens regularly or frequently, while ordinary does not necessarily imply frequency.
- 3Connotation: Everyday has a neutral connotation, while ordinary can sometimes have a negative connotation, implying something that is boring or unremarkable.
- 4Scope: Everyday can refer specifically to daily routines or habits, while ordinary can refer to a wider range of things that are not exceptional.
- 5Context: Everyday is often used in informal contexts, while ordinary can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
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Remember this!
Everyday and ordinary are synonyms that describe things that are not special or exceptional. However, everyday is more commonly used to describe things that are part of daily life or routine, while ordinary is more often used to describe things that are normal or average. Additionally, ordinary can sometimes have a negative connotation, while everyday is more neutral.
