everyday usage

Frequency: 7.814.9 per million words

the way a word or phrase is used in normal daily conversation

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Examples (10)

  • Many grammatical rules are ignored in everyday usage.
  • This term has entered everyday usage and is now widely understood.
  • The word's meaning can differ significantly between academic texts and everyday usage.
  • In everyday usage, "literally" is often used to mean "figuratively."
  • Understanding everyday usage is crucial for language learners.
  • Some phrases that seem formal are quite common in everyday usage.
  • The dictionary aims to reflect current everyday usage rather than prescriptive rules.
  • This slang term quickly found its way into everyday usage among teenagers.
  • He tried to explain the concept using examples from everyday usage.
  • The subtle nuances of the language are best learned through its everyday usage.