Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-other-day
phrase
/ðə ˈʌðər deɪ/
Definition
A phrase used to refer to a recent time that is not specified exactly.
Examples
- I saw her the other day at the bookstore.
- The other day, I found an old photograph in my drawer.
- We talked about that the other day when we were having lunch.
Meaning
It suggests that something happened recently, but the speaker does not provide the exact date or time.
Synonyms
- recently
- a few days ago
- the other week
