# the other day

**Pronunciation:** ði ˈʌðər deɪ · thee-UTH-er-DAY

**Part of speech:** adverbial phrase

## Meaning

A short time ago in the recent past, though not specifically yesterday.

## Examples

- I was thinking about our conversation the other day.
- She mentioned that she saw you the other day.
- The other day, I finally finished reading that book you lent me.

## Synonyms

- recently — A broad, neutral term for the recent past.
- lately — Refers to a period leading up to the present.
- a few days ago — More precise than the other day.

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