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yesterday vs late

The phrases 'yesterday' and 'late' are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes. 'Yesterday' refers to the day before today, while 'late' typically means after the expected, scheduled, or usual time. They are used in different contexts and cannot be interchanged.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 1025 views

yesterday

The word 'yesterday' is correct and commonly used in English to refer to the day before today.

Use 'yesterday' when you want to talk about the day immediately preceding today.

Examples:

  • I saw her yesterday at the park.
  • Yesterday was a busy day for me.
  • Yesterday: Directed by Danny Boyle. With Himesh Patel, Lily James, Sophia Di Martino, Ellise Chappell. A struggling musician realizes he's the only person ...
  • Yesterday is a 2019 jukebox musical romantic comedy film directed by Danny Boyle and written by Richard Curtis based on a story by Jack Barth and Curtis.
  • Jun 2, 2014 ... The only person ever to put Japanese lyrics to the Beatles song “Yesterday” (and to do so in the distinctive Kansai dialect, no less) was a guy named Kitaru.
  • Yesterday's Restaurant is considered Granger, Indiana's Best Restaurant and one of the best in Michiana. Check out Yesterday's Restaurant Granger here...
  • Apr 16, 2018 ... Yesterday” has been called the greatest song of the 20th century—some have even called it the greatest song of all time. It is one of the ...
  • Sep 21, 2021 ... Relative Date Slicer - Yesterday? ‎09-21-2021 08:01 AM. Hi,.
  • Mar 1, 2014 ... Foremost amongst these is the seven-bar phrase that constitutes the verse (first heard with the lyrics “Yesterday… believe in yesterday” at ...
  • Oct 16, 2018 ... ... yesterday's date - as if it was caching the value which the automation picked up rather than refreshing the formula. I understand you cannot ...
  • Yesterday trailers, video clips available on Blu-ray, DVD, Digital HD and On Demand from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Watch Yesterday trailers and ...
  • Tomorrow Remember Yesterday by Chameleons, released 11 October 2024 1. The Fan and The Bellows 2. Nostalgia 3. Nathan's Phase 4. Every Day I'm Crucified 5.

Alternatives:

  • the day before today
  • the previous day
  • the day prior

late

The word 'late' is correct and commonly used in English to refer to something that occurs after the expected, scheduled, or usual time.

Use 'late' to describe something that happens after the anticipated time.

Examples:

  • He arrived late for the meeting.
  • She finished her work late in the evening.
  • My husband comes home late drunk.
  • Leaves the office late most nights.
  • We were late with tomorrow's shipment.
  • And I'm officially late for student government.
  • Century accomplished (late Helladic IIIB period).
  • My assistant and makeup artist are late.
  • Our inspector said her flight was late.
  • Okay, Charlie is officially 20 minutes late.
  • But there are always late bloomers.
  • I'm late for soccer practice.
  • I'm late for the bus.
  • Listen Jeremy I'm already late.
  • Grandma said you were late for curfew again.
  • I'm late for a meeting.
  • He was up so late watching Ratatouille.
  • Nerf ball and staying up late watching cartoons.
  • Sorry I was late for check-in.
  • It's a little late for that now.
  • Winter is so late this year.
  • You're late for your fittings.

Alternatives:

  • delayed
  • behind schedule
  • tardy

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