Today
təˈdeɪ
Definitions
2 meaningsThe current day; the period of time from sunrise to sunset or from midnight to midnight.
təˈdeɪ
The present day.
What are your plans for today?
💡 Simply: It's the day we're living in right now! The one that started when you woke up this morning and will end when you go to sleep tonight. For example: "What are you doing today?" or "The movie comes out today!"
👶 For kids: The day that is happening right now!
More Examples
The meeting is scheduled for today.
Today is my birthday!
How It's Used
"I'm busy today."
"The news is reporting on events of today."
On this present day; during the current day.
təˈdeɪ
On this present day.
I'm going to finish this project today.
💡 Simply: If someone says they're doing something "today," it means they're doing it on the day we're currently living in. For example: "I'm going to the park today."
👶 For kids: Happening right now, on this day!
More Examples
She will arrive today.
The sun is shining brightly today.
How It's Used
"I will visit the museum today."
"The event happens today."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
today is the day
Used to express that a long-awaited event is finally happening.
"Today is the day we finally move into our new house!"
present day
The current time.
"In the present day, technology is advancing quickly."
From Old English tō dæge ('on this day'), a combination of 'tō' (to, at) and 'dæg' (day).
Appears frequently in early English texts. Its form and meaning have remained relatively consistent.