The other day/morning/evening/week
adverbial phrase
A short time ago, typically a few days ago.
I met her the other day at the shopping mall.
Often appears as...
- i saw it the other day
- i was there the other day
adverbial phrase
In the recent past, specifically the previous week.
We had a meeting the other week to discuss the project details.
Often appears as...
- we went there the other week
- i told you the other week
adverbial phrase
Recently, specifically in the morning of a few days ago.
I saw her at the gym the other morning.
Often appears as...
- he left the other morning
- i received the news the other morning
adverbial phrase
Recently, specifically in the evening of a few days ago.
We had dinner together the other evening.
Often appears as...
- he came over the other evening
- i finished reading the book the other evening
adverbial phrase
A short time ago, typically a few days ago.
I met her the other day at the shopping mall.
Often appears as...
- i saw it the other day
- i was there the other day
adverbial phrase
In the recent past, specifically the previous week.
We had a meeting the other week to discuss the project details.
Often appears as...
- we went there the other week
- i told you the other week
adverbial phrase
Recently, specifically in the morning of a few days ago.
I saw her at the gym the other morning.
Often appears as...
- he left the other morning
- i received the news the other morning
adverbial phrase
Recently, specifically in the evening of a few days ago.
We had dinner together the other evening.
Often appears as...
- he came over the other evening
- i finished reading the book the other evening
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Conversations
Used in informal settings like chatting with friends or co-workers.
Hey, I bumped into Mark the other day!
Pro Tip 2/3Vague Timing
The exact day is not specified, could be a few days ago.
She mentioned the other day she's going on vacation.
Pro Tip 3/3Recent Past
Implies the event happened relatively recently but isn't exact.
The other day, I started learning guitar.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Conversations
Used in informal settings like chatting with friends or co-workers.
Hey, I bumped into Mark the other day!
Pro Tip 2/3Vague Timing
The exact day is not specified, could be a few days ago.
She mentioned the other day she's going on vacation.
Pro Tip 3/3Recent Past
Implies the event happened relatively recently but isn't exact.
The other day, I started learning guitar.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Conversations
Used in informal settings like chatting with friends or co-workers.
Hey, I bumped into Mark the other day!
Pro Tip 2/3Vague Timing
The exact day is not specified, could be a few days ago.
She mentioned the other day she's going on vacation.
Pro Tip 3/3Recent Past
Implies the event happened relatively recently but isn't exact.
The other day, I started learning guitar.
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