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yesterday

Adverb

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Meaning

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The day before today.

Example Sentence

I finished my homework yesterday evening.

Usage Note

Used to specify an event or action that happened on the day immediately preceding the current day. It helps in recounting past events or setting a timeline.

Synonyms

recently formerly in the past the day before

Antonyms

tomorrow today the future

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