Cool MateMeaning of Yesterday
In simple words: The day before today.
Yesterday in a sentence
- A company spokeswoman said yesterday that no final decision had been made yet.
- **yesterday morning/afternoon/evening**
- The company yesterday announced a $40 million deal.
- To think I was lying on a beach only **the day before yesterday**.
- I can remember our wedding as if it were yesterday.
- They arrived yesterday.
- Where were you yesterday morning?
- Figures released yesterday show 4,944 people were awaiting surgery.
- Oh yeah? I wasn't born yesterday, you know.
How to use Yesterday
Used when talking about events or actions that occurred on the day before the current day. It is not used formally.
Grammar pattern
yesterday + verb (past tense)
Memory hint
Think of 'yesterday' as 'Yes, it was another day' — just remember it's in the past.
Related words
Collocations with Yesterday
- yesterday evening
- yesterday afternoon
- yesterday's news
Synonyms for Yesterday
- the day before
- preceding day
- last day
Opposites of Yesterday
Common mistakes with Yesterday
- Using 'yesterdays' as a plural form.
- Confusing 'yesterday' with 'tomorrow'.
- Using present tense instead of past tense when referring to events.
Yesterday appears in
Yesterday in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
الأمس
اليوم اللي قبل النهاردة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
গতকাল
আজকের আগের দিন।
- GermanDeutsch
Gestern
Der Tag vor heute.
- SpanishEspañol
Ayer
El día antes de hoy.
- Persianفارسی
دیروز
روز قبل از امروز.
- FrenchFrançais
Hier
Le jour avant aujourd'hui.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कल
आज से एक दिन पहले।
- ItalianItaliano
Ieri
Il giorno prima di oggi.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Ontem
O dia antes de hoje.
- RussianРусский
Вчера
День перед сегодняшним.
- Urduاردو
کل
آج سے پہلے والا دن۔
- Chinese中文
昨天
今天之前的那一天。
More words like Yesterday
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Yesterday
What does Yesterday mean?
The day before today.
What is the definition of Yesterday?
on the day before today
How do you use Yesterday in a sentence?
A company spokeswoman said yesterday that no final decision had been made yet.
Can you give another example of Yesterday?
**yesterday morning/afternoon/evening**
What are synonyms for Yesterday?
Common alternatives include the day before, preceding day, last day.
What is the opposite of Yesterday?
Opposite meanings include tomorrow.
What words go with Yesterday?
It commonly pairs with yesterday evening, yesterday afternoon, yesterday's news.
What are common mistakes when using Yesterday?
Using 'yesterdays' as a plural form. Confusing 'yesterday' with 'tomorrow'. Using present tense instead of past tense when referring to events.
How do you pronounce Yesterday?
US: /["/ˈjestərdeɪ//ˈjestərdi/"]/, UK: /["/ˈjestədeɪ//ˈjestədi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Yesterday?
Used when talking about events or actions that occurred on the day before the current day. It is not used formally.
What CEFR level is Yesterday?
"Yesterday" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.