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Everyday vs. Every day

"Everyday" (with no space) is an adjective that describes something that is common or something that happens daily.

Sometimes, "everyday" is used with the nuance that something is unimportant or boring. This usage is common when comparing things.

So how does "everyday" compare with "every day"?

Well, when used this way (with a space), it is an adverb — it describes how often something happens. It is another way to say "each day."

Anyway vs. Any way

Similar to the previous pair, "anyway" and "any way" are often confused but should be used differently. 

Let's first look at "any way." It basically means "in whatever way" or "in no way," depending on the context.

Here, the speaker is telling someone to do whatever they have to do to finish the project — it doesn't matter what.

This time, the speaker is emphasizing that there is no connection between their organization and another. 

Let's move on to "anyway" (with no space). It is an adverb that has several uses.

“Besides”

It is often used at the end of a statement when giving an additional reason for something.

This usage is very similar to "besides," except that it usually goes at the end of a sentence instead of the beginning.

Changing the subject

"Anyway" is a very useful tool for directing the flow of a conversation. For example, if you'd like to change what you are talking about, you can use it to introduce a new topic.

Sometimes, people say "anyways" instead of "anyway." This sounds more casual but does not change the meaning.

Be sure to use it carefully; you don't want to suddenly change topics when the previous discussion feels incomplete. Wait for a time in which it feels natural to make a change.

Continuing a discussion that has been interrupted

When a discussion has been interrupted, you can use "anyway" to return to what you were talking about. Interruptions may happen because you and your partner temporarily changed topics, or because someone or something has disturbed you.

In very informal conversations, people often add extra emphasis when they feel the discussion has moved too far from the original topic, or when the interruption was very strange. This is usually done in a joking way.

You can also say "As I was saying" for the same effect.

Ending a conversation

"Anyway" can also be used to signal that you need to end a conversation.

“Even though”

Finally, "anyway" expresses that something happens without being affected by something else.

Think of this usage as another way to say "even though."

Anyone vs. Any one

Let's look at one more pair of similar terms.

"Anyone" is a pronoun that refers to a person. We use it in questions and negative sentences.

On the other hand, "any one" refers to a single person or thing.