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أمس

ams

Yesterday

Beginneradverb

Definition

The day before today.

Example

أمس شاهدت فيلما جميلا.

Yesterday I watched a nice movie.

Etymology

The term 'أمس' (ams) is derived from the root 'أ م س' (ʔ-m-s), denoting yesterday. It has a long-standing usage in classical and modern Arabic.

How & Where It’s Used

'أمس' is frequently used in spoken Arabic as well as in writing, applicable in both formal and informal contexts when referring to past events.

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