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/təˈmɑroʊ/
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The day after today, or the future more generally.
Practice using tomorrow in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Tomorrow will be warmer.
  • It may rain tomorrow.
  • We can talk tomorrow morning.
  • The letter must arrive by tomorrow.
  • What day is tomorrow?

Similar words

the next day
the next day
future

Meanings

The next day

adverb
time
neutral
On or during the day after today.

Examples

  • I will call you tomorrow.
  • She leaves tomorrow.
  • Are you free tomorrow?
  • It may rain tomorrow.
  • We can talk tomorrow morning.

Similar words

the next day

The day after today

noun
time
neutral
The day that follows the present day.

Examples

  • Tomorrow is Friday.
  • The meeting is tomorrow.
  • Tomorrow will be warmer.
  • The letter must arrive by tomorrow.
  • What day is tomorrow?

Similar words

the next day

The future

noun
time
neutral
The time to come, especially when thinking about hope or plans.

Examples

  • We need to plan for tomorrow.
  • The children are the leaders of tomorrow.
  • No one knows what tomorrow will bring.
  • They hope for a better tomorrow.
  • The choices we make today shape tomorrow.

Similar words

future

Etymology

From Middle English to morrow, combining the preposition to with morrow, 'morning' or 'next day'.

FAQ

What does tomorrow mean?

It usually means the day after today.

Is tomorrow a noun or an adverb?

It can be both: 'I leave tomorrow' has an adverb; 'Tomorrow is Friday' has a noun.

Can tomorrow mean the future?

Yes. 'A better tomorrow' means a better future.

What is the difference between tomorrow and today?

Today is this day; tomorrow is the next day.

What does 'by tomorrow' mean?

It means no later than the next day.

Where does tomorrow come from?

It grew from Middle English to morrow, meaning 'on the next day'.

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