day after day vs nightly

day after day

adv
  • For an indefinite number of days. 

nightly

noun
  • A build of a software program with the latest changes, released every night. 

adv
  • Every night. 

adj
  • Happening or appearing in the night; night-time; nocturnal. 

  • Performing, occurring, or taking place every night. 

  • Used in the night. 

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