Yesterday
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈjɛstədeɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Yesterday is a noun meaning The day immediately before today; one day ago.
Meaning
The day immediately before today; one day ago.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) The past, often in terms of being outdated.
- On the day before today.
- (informal) As soon as possible.
Example Sentences
yesterday's technology
The worker of today is different from that of yesterday.
Today is the child of yesterday and the parent of tomorrow.
All our yesterdays have lighted fools the way to dusty death.
Word Forms
- yesterdays
Antonyms for yesterday
Common opposites include tomorrow.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include today, day, yesteryear, here, there, past.
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