yesterday
Americanadverb
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on the day preceding this day.
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a short time ago.
Yesterday your money went further.
noun
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the day preceding this day.
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time in the immediate past.
adjective
noun
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the day immediately preceding today
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(often plural) the recent past
adverb
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on or during the day before today
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in the recent past
Other Word Forms
- yesterdayness noun
Etymology
Origin of yesterday
before 950; Middle English; Old English geostran dæg. See yester-, day
Example Sentences
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In a letter made public yesterday, the Australian prime minister wrote that he was in agreement with His Majesty, and "the law must now take its full course".
From BBC
“And I remember that like it was yesterday. The man was just a tireless worker and his work ethic was unmatched as a coach. He was always prepared.”
From Los Angeles Times
“My ball striking was better than yesterday and I got more looks at birdie,” Potgeiter said after shooting 68 for a second straight day.
From Los Angeles Times
“Played it yesterday for the first time and I love it!”
From Los Angeles Times
Treasury yields lost steam and were little changed from yesterday as markets braced for a potential U.S. attack on Iran while Fedspeak got more hawkish.
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