WordGarden.iotomorrow
A1Pronunciation
UK
- /təmˈɒrəʊ/
US
- /təˈmɑˌroʊ/
Meanings
Adverb
on the day after today
Noun
the day after today
Beyond the definition
"Tomorrow" points to the day after today, the near future that feels close enough to plan for. It is where we put meetings, hopes, chores, and small promises. We say we will leave, call, study, rest, or begin something tomorrow, and the word often carries a feeling of expectation.
In everyday English, it is mostly a simple time word. It helps people talk about plans and what comes next. Sometimes it sounds hopeful, and sometimes it sounds like delay, but it almost always stays close to the basic idea of the next day.
"Tomorrow" means the day after today. It is one of the most common ways English speakers talk about the near future. People use it for plans, expectations, promises, warnings, and delays. You might hear it in simple statements like "I'll see you tomorrow," "The package comes tomorrow," or "We can do it tomorrow."
The word can work in different tones without changing its basic meaning. In one moment, it sounds practical, as in a schedule or forecast. In another, it sounds hopeful, as in "Tomorrow will be better." It can also suggest postponement when someone says they will start, finish, or deal with something tomorrow instead of today.
Because it points to a day that has not arrived yet, the word often carries a small feeling beyond time itself. It may suggest possibility, change, relief, or uncertainty, depending on the sentence. Even so, its core meaning stays clear: it names the next day and helps place actions or events just ahead of the present moment.
Examples
- 1
Travel plan
I'm leaving for Tokyo tomorrow.
- 2
Scheduling
Are you free tomorrow afternoon?
- 3
Farewell
See you tomorrow.
- 4
Deadline
The report needs to be finished by tomorrow.
- Patternby + time
no later than that time
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- 5
Waiting
We can wait until tomorrow if you're tired.
- Patternuntil + time
continuing up to that time
- 6
Future date
The package should arrive the day after tomorrow.
- Phrasethe day after tomorrow
two days from now
- 7
Procrastination
She keeps saying she'll start tomorrow, but she never does.
- Usage
here, tomorrow can suggest delay or putting something off
- 8
Encouragement
Tomorrow is another day.
- PhraseTomorrow is another day
a bad day will pass, and things may feel better later
- 9
Second chance
There's always tomorrow.
- PhraseThere's always tomorrow
you can try again later
See also
Forms and spellings
2 forms open this card.
Main spelling
- tomorrownounadverb
Forms
- tomorrowspluralnounadverb