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Word

tomorrow

Phoneticsto·mor·row, stress on the second syllable

US/təˈmɑˌɹoʊ/

UK/təmˈɒɹəʊ/

Definitions

01on the day after today

A1 · Beginner

adv. on the day that comes after today.

adv. occurring on the day immediately following the present day.

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

“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'.

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02in the future

B1 · Intermediate

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

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

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

“Technological innovations that seem like science fiction today may well become standard household features tomorrow.”

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03the day after today

A1 · Beginner Uncountable noun

n. the day that follows today.

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

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

“Since tomorrow is the final deadline for applications, the office expects a significant increase in phone calls and emails.”

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04the future time

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the time that is yet to come.

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

“We must protect the environment for the children of tomorrow.”

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

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Etymology

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.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
Frequency
Very common
Level
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