Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Day”
The time from sunrise to sunset; also the 24-hour period.
Word Family of Day
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- I wake up early every day. A1
- She works all day at her office. A1
- The day was warm and sunny yesterday. A1
Word Form Patterns for Day
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: day → daily.
Origin and Word Formation of Day
Old English daeg, from Germanic root meaning division of time.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Day
Wrong: I go to school each days.
Correct: I go to school each day.
After 'each', the singular form 'day' is required, not plural.
Wrong: What day is today?
Correct: What day is it today?
The correct question form uses 'is it' instead of 'is'.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Day
What are the word forms of “day”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “day”?
“day” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “day” come from?
Old English daeg, from Germanic root meaning division of time.