Yesterday
Yesterday
Yesterday (/ˈjɛstərdeɪ, -di/), from the Old English ġiestran dæġ, is a term used to refer to the day before the current day. It is a concept widely used in calendar systems and timekeeping.
Etymology
The term "Yesterday" originates from the Old English ġiestran dæġ, which literally translates to "yester day". The word is a combination of ġiestran (yester) and dæġ (day). The term has been in use since the 12th century.
Related Terms
- Today: The day currently in progress, following yesterday and preceding tomorrow.
- Tomorrow: The day following today, coming after yesterday.
- Day: A unit of time, typically defined as 24 hours.
- Calendar: A system of organizing and measuring time.
- Timekeeping: The process or activity of recording the time of events or the duration of tasks.
Usage
The term "Yesterday" is used in various contexts, primarily to refer to the day immediately preceding the current day. It is a common term in everyday language, as well as in various fields such as history, astronomy, and meteorology.
For example, in history, the term can be used to refer to a specific day in the past. In astronomy, "yesterday" can refer to the last day a certain celestial event occurred. In meteorology, it can refer to the weather conditions of the previous day.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Yesterday
- Wikipedia's article - Yesterday
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