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Day-Before

/ˈdeɪ bɪˈfɔːr/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The day immediately preceding a specified day.

    "We will finalize the plans on the day-before the event."
  2. 2

    A term used to refer to the day before a significant occasion or deadline.

    "She was busy with preparations on the day-before her wedding."

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The term 'day-before' is a compound noun formed from the words 'day' and 'before'. 'Day' originates from Old English 'dæg', which means a period of 24 hours, while 'before' comes from Old English 'beforan', meaning in front of or prior to. The combination reflects the concept of time preceding a specific event.

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