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tomorrow

adv. · n.
US //təˈmɑˌɹoʊ// UK //təmˈɒɹəʊ// to·mor·row
  1. 1 on the day after today (adv.)
    A1 Beginner

    on the day that comes after today.

    occurring on the day immediately following the present day.

    Example

    I have a lot of work to finish today so I can relax tomorrow.

    Example

    The weather forecast indicates that the heavy rain will clear by tomorrow morning, allowing the outdoor event to proceed as scheduled.
    Pitfall
    I will see you in tomorrow.
    I will see you tomorrow.

    When used as an adverb of time, do not use a preposition like 'in' or 'on' before 'tomorrow'.

  2. 2 in the future (adv.)
    B1 Intermediate

    at some time in the future, not necessarily the next day.

    at an indefinite point in the future; used to discuss upcoming events or consequences.

    Example

    The decisions we make today will change how we live tomorrow.

    Example

    Technological innovations that seem like science fiction today may well become standard household features tomorrow.
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  1. 3 the day after today (n.)
    A1 Beginner

    the day that follows today.

    the day following the present day; functions as a noun when acting as the subject or object of a sentence.

    Example

    Tomorrow is a public holiday, so the banks will be closed.

    Example

    Since tomorrow is the final deadline for applications, the office expects a significant increase in phone calls and emails.
  2. 4 the future time (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    the time that is yet to come.

    a future period or state, often used to discuss the legacy or long-term impact of current actions.

    Example

    We must protect the environment for the children of tomorrow.

    Example

    The primary goal of the summit was to ensure a more stable and prosperous tomorrow for the developing nations in the region.
Origin

From Middle English tomorwe, tomorwen, from Old English tō morgne (“tomorrow”, adverb), from tō (“at, on”) + morgne (dative of morgen (“morning”)), from Proto-Germanic murganaz (“morning”), perhaps from Proto-Indo-European mergʰ- (“to blink, to twinkle”), equivalent to to- + morrow. Compare French demain, Dutch morgen, German morgen, Swedish imorgon or Danish i morgen.

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