Yesteryear (Noun)
Meaning
The time that has elapsed; "forget the past".
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- We should focus on the present and forget the mistakes of yesteryear that are holding us back.
- The old mansion had been abandoned for decades, a relic of a bygone era, a reminder of yesteryear's grandeur.
- It's time to look to the future and leave the regrets of yesteryear behind us.
- We can't change the events of yesteryear, but we can learn from them to build a better tomorrow.
- Rather than dwelling on past failures, let's forge a new path and leave the disappointments of yesteryear behind.