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Refers to the day after tomorrow, and can be used as a noun naming that day or as an adverb indicating when something occurs.
Examples
Our next class is overmorrow.
He will call you overmorrow.
My birthday falls overmorrow.
The meeting is scheduled for overmorrow.
Please submit the form overmorrow.
Similar words
the following day
the subsequent day
two days from now
the next day after tomorrow
the day after tomorrow
the day after tomorrow
subsequently
the second day ahead
after tomorrow
the day following tomorrow
Meanings
Examples
The festival will be held overmorrow.
We expect the report overmorrow.
My birthday falls overmorrow.
The meeting is scheduled for overmorrow.
The weather forecast predicts rain overmorrow.
Our flight departs overmorrow.
The garden will be planted overmorrow.
Similar words
the day after tomorrow
two days from now
the following day
the next after tomorrow
the day following tomorrow
the second day ahead
the subsequent day
Examples
We will travel overmorrow.
The concert starts overmorrow.
Please submit the form overmorrow.
The garden will be watered overmorrow.
Our next class is overmorrow.
The deadline is overmorrow.
He will call you overmorrow.
Similar words
the day after tomorrow
two days later
in two days
after tomorrow
the following day
the next day after tomorrow
subsequently
Etymology
From Middle English overmorwe, itself from Old English ofermorgen “the day after tomorrow”, formed from ofer “over” + morgen “morning”.
FAQ
What does overmorrow mean as a noun?
Overmorrow as a noun names the day that follows tomorrow.
How is overmorrow used as an adverb?
When used as an adverb, overmorrow indicates a time two days from now.
Is overmorrow a common word in modern English?
It is rare today and many speakers have never heard it.
Can overmorrow be used in formal writing?
Yes, it is acceptable in formal contexts, though its rarity may require explanation.
What is the origin of overmorrow?
It comes from Middle English overmorwe, derived from Old English ofermorgen.
How does overmorrow differ from “the day after tomorrow”?
Both mean the same, but overmorrow is a single word, while the phrase is a multi‑word expression.
Are there any synonyms for overmorrow?
Synonyms include “the day after tomorrow”, “two days from now”, and “the following day”.
What are common mistakes when using overmorrow?
People often misuse it as a verb or confuse it with “tomorrow”, e.g., “I will overmorrow the meeting”.
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