yesterday

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈjɛstədeɪ/
/ˈjɛstɚdeɪ/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

The day immediately before today; one day ago.

Example Sentences
  • Today is the child of yesterday and the parent of tomorrow.
2 Definition

The recent past, often disparaging.

Example Sentences
  • yesterday's technology
Adverb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

On the day before today.

Synonyms
the last day
Antonyms
tomorrow
Example Sentences
  • I started to watch the video yesterday, but could only finish it this evening.
2 Definition

As soon as possible.

Example Sentences
  • I want this done yesterday!