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carpe diem
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Carpe diem (phrase) means Seize the day: make the most of the present rather than worrying about the future. Example: “He quit the job and booked the flight — carpe diem.”
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Seize the day: make the most of the present rather than worrying about the future.
"He quit the job and booked the flight — carpe diem."
How to use carpe diem
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMake the most of today.
Common pairings
carpe diem attitude
live by carpe diem
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Etymology
From Latin, literally "pluck the day," from the Roman poet Horace's Odes, where it advises enjoying the present because the future is uncertain.
Synonyms
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seize the day
live for today
Rhymes for carpe diem
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What does carpe diem mean?
Literally "pluck the day," usually translated "seize the day" — an encouragement to make the most of the present moment instead of deferring life to some later date.
Where does carpe diem come from?
From the Odes of the Roman poet Horace. The fuller line urges the reader to seize the day and put little trust in tomorrow.
What is the meaning of carpe diem?
"carpe diem" (phrase) means seize the day: make the most of the present rather than worrying about the future.
What is another word for carpe diem?
Other words for "carpe diem" include seize the day, live for today.
