Which one is correct?
"last night" or "yesterday night"?

last night

This phrase is the more common and natural way to refer to the night before the current day in English.

"Last night" is the standard and widely accepted way to talk about the night preceding the current day.

Examples:

  • I went to bed early last night.
  • We had a great time at the party last night.
  • Did you hear that noise last night?
  • She called me late last night.
  • What did you do last night?

yesterday night

This phrase is not commonly used in English. The more natural expression is "last night."

It is better to use "last night" instead of "yesterday night" to refer to the night before the current day.

Alternatives:

  • last night
Both "yesterday night" and "last night" are used to refer to the night before the current day. However, "last night" is the more common and natural way to express this idea in English.

Last Updated: March 06, 2024

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