To the day
adverb
Exactly (a particular number of years, months, etc.) ago.
Two years to the day, we were here celebrating your graduation.
Often appears as...
- years to the day
- months to the day
adverb
Exactly at the specific day in future.
Your loan will be paid off in full, five years from now to the day.
Often appears as...
- years to the day
- months to the day
adverb
Exactly (a particular number of years, months, etc.) ago.
Two years to the day, we were here celebrating your graduation.
Often appears as...
- years to the day
- months to the day
adverb
Exactly at the specific day in future.
Your loan will be paid off in full, five years from now to the day.
Often appears as...
- years to the day
- months to the day
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Past Events
Use 'to the day' when referencing a significant event's exact anniversary.
It's been ten years to the day since they first met.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasizing Precision
'To the day' adds emphasis to the exactness of the time that has passed.
He returned fifty years to the day after leaving his hometown.
Pro Tip 3/3Memorable Dates
Often used for dates that are easy to remember or hold personal value.
She passed her driving test one year to the day after her brother did.
Pro Tip 1/3Past Events
Use 'to the day' when referencing a significant event's exact anniversary.
It's been ten years to the day since they first met.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasizing Precision
'To the day' adds emphasis to the exactness of the time that has passed.
He returned fifty years to the day after leaving his hometown.
Pro Tip 3/3Memorable Dates
Often used for dates that are easy to remember or hold personal value.
She passed her driving test one year to the day after her brother did.
Pro Tip 1/3Past Events
Use 'to the day' when referencing a significant event's exact anniversary.
It's been ten years to the day since they first met.
Pro Tip 2/3Emphasizing Precision
'To the day' adds emphasis to the exactness of the time that has passed.
He returned fifty years to the day after leaving his hometown.
Pro Tip 3/3Memorable Dates
Often used for dates that are easy to remember or hold personal value.
She passed her driving test one year to the day after her brother did.
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