Definition of "yesterday"

Kid-friendly meaning of yesterday, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "yesterday" mean?

yesterday (noun) — the day right before today.

Part of speechNoun Syllables3 (yes·ter·day)

Example sentences using "yesterday"

Grade K–2
Yesterday was rainy.
Grade 3–5
Yesterday our class went on a field trip to the planetarium across town.
Grade 6–8
Yesterday is useful only for what it can teach you — beyond that, carrying it around for another day is mostly just extra weight.

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