Incorrect spelling, explanation: there is no such word as holliday because holiday consists of two elements: the adjective holy and the noun day. Since y is a semi-vowel and in this word functions as the vowel sound, after forming a compound, it should be changed to i. But there is no point in writing two letters l. Therefore, holliday is incorrect, solely holiday is spelled correctly.
Correct spelling, explanation: holiday is one of the oldest words in English that it has already been known before the 12th century. It consists of two words holy and day, and first, its meaning only referred to a sacred, dedicated to God, or religious purpose day. In this word there is only one change: y to i but in general, it is common in English because y is a semi-vowel behaving as a vowel or consonant depending on its position in a word. For example in holy y is at the end and creates the vowel sound, therefore it should be changed to i. It means that holiday is correct, but holliday with double l not.
Definition of holiday:
noun/verb, a period of relaxation or relief from work, school, and everyday obligations,
What are your plans for the holiday weekend?
I have never forgotten my holiday in Australia.
Phrases with holiday:
be on holiday – not to work
I will be on holiday in the first week of November.
slow holiday – relaxing holiday
I’m going to take a slow holiday next year.
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