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Why is the word 'tomorrow' sometimes written as 'to-morrow' in literature?
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∙ 12y ago
It used to be two words.
The normal progression is from "open" (two separate words) to hyphenated to "closed" (one word). This expression followed that pattern. So in older writings you see it with the hyphen before it became closed.
For some words, that kind of change takes a long time. For others, it can happen very quickly. In just a few years the expression "online" went from having no meaning at all (it didn't exist) to being two words to being hyphenated, and now it is most commonly seen solid or closed, without a hyphen. This change has occurred over a period of about 40 years, not long in historical time.
Many high-tech terms evolve rapidly. Other expressions, such as "to-morrow," may take centuries to change.
Our English came from our ancestorsIf you read any early English literature, like Beowulf or anything like that, you will find that their English was quite different than ours, with most words quite different, sometimes almost incoherent, than the ones we use today - in just the same way that the 'romance' languages (e.g. French and Spanish) differ greatly from Latin itself.Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
The word 'to-morrow' is an older spelling of 'tomorrow' that was commonly used in literature in the past. This spelling reflects historical changes in English language usage and orthography. Over time, the hyphenated form 'to-morrow' has been simplified to the modern, unhyphenated form 'tomorrow.'
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Does one use the word on before the word tomorrow?
No, the word "on" is not typically used before the word "tomorrow" in a sentence. Just say "tomorrow."
What is the Luhya word for the English word tomorrow?
The Luhya word for the English word tomorrow is "rũciũ, oke."
Is the word maybe sometimes written separately?
Yes, "maybe" can be written separately as "may be" if it is being used in a different context, such as "May be she will come later." However, as an adverb meaning "perhaps," it is commonly written as one word: "maybe."
What is the sanskrit word for 'tomorrow'?
The Sanskrit word for 'tomorrow' is 'श्वस्ति' (shvasti).
What is the word for tomorrow in sanskrit?
The word for tomorrow in Sanskrit is 'उत्तरम्' (uttaram).
Is the word maybe sometimes written separately?
Yes, "maybe" can be written separately as "may be" if it is being used in a different context, such as "May be she will come later." However, as an adverb meaning "perhaps," it is commonly written as one word: "maybe."
Can you give one word for books and written composition?
"Literature" is one word that means "books and written composition."
A 10 letter word meaning written material?
Literature
What is the difference between 'Literature' and 'literature'?
When capitalized, 'Literature' typically refers to the body of written works of a specific language, culture, or time period. When written in lowercase, 'literature' refers to any written works, including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, etc.
What has the author Margery A Kingsley written?
Margery A. Kingsley has written: 'Transforming the word' -- subject(s): English Political poetry, English poetry, History, History and criticism, Politics and literature, Prophecies in literature, Prophecy in literature
What is the Luhya word for the English word tomorrow?
The Luhya word for the English word tomorrow is "rũciũ, oke."
Difference between oral literature and written literature?
hamko crious
Does one use the word on before the word tomorrow?
No, the word "on" is not typically used before the word "tomorrow" in a sentence. Just say "tomorrow."
Is 'tomorrow' a noun?
No, tomorrow is a adverb.
What has the author Dana D Nelson written?
Dana D. Nelson has written: 'The word in black and white' -- subject(s): History and criticism, American literature, Intellectual life, White authors, Minorities in literature, Race in literature 'AmBushed'
French word for tomorrow?
demain is the French for tomorrow.
What is the Hebrew word for tomorrow?
tomorrow = machar (מחר)
