Learn English – ny difference between the phrase “from day to day”, “day by day” and “day after day”

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Is there any difference in meaning betweeb the following sentences.

My health is improving from day to day.

My health is improving day by day.

My health is improving day after day.

If there is no difference, then which one is the most common?

Best Answer

All three are idiomatic expressions that mean different things, and they do not all fit your context.

"Day to day" is used in connection with things that are routine and perhaps happen daily.

Example:
"Exercise is part of my day to day routine".

"From day to day" can denote contrast between one day and the next. It also suggests variance, not necessarily results that trend in one direction.

Examples:
"My duties vary from day to day"
"There is no discernible change from day to day"

"Day by day" denotes a gradual change that is perhaps noticeable each day. This is the only one that fits your context.

Example:
"My health is improving day by day."

"Day after day" denotes repetition and is used in connection with things that happen daily. It is not always negative, but perhaps more so than 'day to day'.

Example:
"Day after day he made the long drive to work".

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