by the day

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Adverbial by the day has 1 sense

per diem, by the day - one every day; "we'll save 100 man-hours per diem"

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Term: by the day

1. Definition:

Phrase

Day by day; on a daily basis.

2. Example sentences:

a) Adverbial usage:

I could see the construction progress by the day.
The temperature is rising by the day.

b) Adjective usage:

The hotel offers by-the-day rates for short stays.
The contractor charges a by-the-day fee for his services.

c) Noun usage:

If you rent the car by the day, you can return it whenever you want.
The museum entrance fee is $10 by the day.