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/təˈdeɪ/
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On or during this day; also the present day or present period.
Practice using today in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • The world of today is very different.
  • People today use phones for many things.
  • Children today learn online.
  • I have a meeting today.
  • It is raining today.

Similar words

nowadays
modern times
this day
this day
these days
present

Meanings

On this day

adverb
time
neutral
At some time during the day that is happening now.

Examples

  • I have a meeting today.
  • Are you free today?
  • It is raining today.
  • She arrives today.
  • We can finish it today.

Similar words

this day

In the present period

adverb
time
neutral
In the present time or age, rather than in the past.

Examples

  • People today use phones for many things.
  • Children today learn online.
  • Life today moves quickly.
  • Doctors today have better tools.
  • Many families today live in cities.

Similar words

nowadays
these days

The present day

noun
time
neutral
The day that is happening now.

Examples

  • Today is Monday.
  • Today is her birthday.
  • Today was a busy day.
  • A week from today, we leave.
  • What day is it today?

Similar words

this day

The present age

noun
time
neutral
The current period or society, considered as a time.

Examples

  • The world of today is very different.
  • Today's news is on the radio.
  • The children of today will shape the future.
  • By today's standards, the car is small.
  • We need answers for today, not yesterday.

Similar words

present
modern times

Etymology

From Old English tō dæg, literally 'on this day'.

FAQ

What does today mean?

It most often means on this day or the day happening now.

Is today a noun or an adverb?

It can be either: 'I called today' uses an adverb; 'Today is Monday' uses a noun.

Can today mean the present age?

Yes. 'People today' means people living in the current period.

What is the difference between today and nowadays?

Today can name this particular day; nowadays refers only to the present period.

What does 'today's news' mean?

It means news belonging to or reported on this day.

Where did today come from?

It developed from Old English tō dæg, meaning 'on this day'.

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