the other day — a few days ago; recently in the past
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a few days ago; recently in the past
Pronunciation (IPA): /ði ˈʌðər deɪ/
Example Sentences
- I found my missing sock the other day - it was hiding behind the washing machine like a ninja.
- The other day, my GPS told me to turn right into a lake. I'm starting to question its judgment.
- She mentioned the other day that she's planning to move to Seoul next month.
the other day
NOUN[/ði ˈʌðər deɪ/]
a few days ago; recently in the past
💡 Concept
I ran into my old teacher the other day at the bookstore.
🎵 Rhyme
The other day, she found a way to say what matters most!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ði ˈʌðər deɪ/
🇬🇧 UK/ði ˈʌðə deɪ/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
waysayplayday
way
say
play
day
🔗Collocations
saw someone the other day
happened the other day
met the other day
heard the other day
bought the other day
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“I found my missing sock the other day - it was hiding behind the washing machine like a ninja.”
😄 Fun example
“The other day, my GPS told me to turn right into a lake. I'm starting to question its judgment.”
“She mentioned the other day that she's planning to move to Seoul next month.”
😄 Fun example
“The other day I tried to make pancakes but ended up making what looked like abstract art.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
recentlya few days agonot long agolatelythe other time
Antonyms
todaytomorrowin the future
Related
yesterdaylast weekpreviouslyearlierbefore
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