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today

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /təˈdeɪ/

Forms: todays

today means: On the day that is happening now.

adverb

THIS DAYA1

On the day that is happening now.

  • I am working today.
  • She arrived today at noon.
  • Are you going out today?

Common phrases: arrive today, today only, later today

THESE DAYSA2

During the time we now live in, compared with earlier times.

  • Today, most people own a phone.
  • Children today spend more time online.
  • That method is rarely used today.

Similar words: nowadays, these days

Opposites: formerly

Common phrases: today people, widely used today, today we can

noun

THIS DAYA1

The day that is happening now.

  • Today is my birthday.
  • What is today’s date?
  • Today has been a busy day.

Common phrases: today’s date, today’s news, until today

PRESENT ERAB1

The time we now live in.

  • The world of today moves quickly.
  • Today’s society depends heavily on computers.
  • The problems of today differ from those of the past.

Similar words: the present, modern times

Opposites: the past

Common phrases: world of today, today’s society, today’s young people

Questions about today

What does today mean?

On the day that is happening now.

What is today in other languages?

Türkçe: bugün · Español: hoy · Français: aujourd’hui · Deutsch: heute · Italiano: oggi · 日本語: 今日

How do you pronounce today?

It is pronounced /təˈdeɪ/.

How do you use today in a sentence?

I am working today. She arrived today at noon.

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