Synonyms for

Yesterday

Verb / ˈjestɜ:ˌdeɪ / / ˈjestɜ:di: / Another word for yesterday — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

referring to the day before today

Synonyms & similar words

previously recently formerly heretofore once

Synonyms by register

Formal

the previous day

Informal

the day before back then

Literary

erewhile yestreen

Antonyms

tomorrow future henceforth hereafter next week next year

Common collocations

  • yesterday's news
  • yesterday evening
  • yesterday morning
  • all day yesterday
  • since yesterday
  • from yesterday

Word family

adverb yesterday

Usage note

Yesterday is a common adverb referring to the day before the present day. It is generally used in informal and neutral contexts.

Example sentences

  1. Yesterday was a sunny day, so we went to the beach.
  2. I saw a movie yesterday with my family.
  3. Yesterday, I played soccer with my friends at the park.
  4. I finished my homework yesterday, so today I can play outside.
  5. Yesterday, I ate pizza for dinner and it was delicious.

Quotes

  • Yesterday's the past, tomorrow's the future, but today is a gift. That's why it's called the present.
  • Don't let yesterday take up too much of today.
  • I can't change yesterday, but I can change today.

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