Yesterday Definition & Meaning
yesterday
- adverb
- on the day preceding today; "yesterday the weather was beautiful"
- in the recent past; only a short time ago; "I was not born yesterday!"
- noun
- the day immediately before today; "it was in yesterday's newspapers"
- the recent past; "yesterday's solutions are not good enough"; "we shared many yesterdays"
"Yesterday" in song lyrics
See how yesterday is used in real songs:
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"Oh I believe in yesterday..."
1.4.0. Productions f/ Lenore, Shawn Wigs — Yesterday -
"Time has, come and gone, now I long, for yesterday"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Lenore, Shawn Wigs — Yesterday -
"Yesterday..."
1.4.0. Productions f/ Lenore, Shawn Wigs — Yesterday
Words that rhyme with yesterday
Usage tips for "yesterday"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "yesterday" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for yesterday to find words that pair well.
Use "yesterday" in a verse
Now that you know what "yesterday" means, try using it in your own lyrics:
Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does yesterday mean?
- on the day preceding today; "yesterday the weather was beautiful" in the recent past; only a short time ago; "I was not born yesterday!" the day immediately before today; "it was in yesterday's newspapers" the recent past; "yesterday's solutions are not good enough"; "we shared many yesterdays"
- What part of speech is yesterday?
- Yesterday is an adverb and a noun.
- How many definitions does yesterday have?
- Yesterday has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, noun).