Meaning of Today
In simple words: The current day.
Today in a sentence
- I've got a piano lesson later today.
- The exams start **a week today/today week** *(= one week from now)*.
- The company **today announced** a plan that involves cutting 12% of its workforce.
- A press release is due out today or tomorrow.
- Young people today face a very difficult future at work.
- Today people have greater expectations for their retirement years.
- Only 9% of students today say they plan to attend a school more than 500 miles from home.
How to use Today
Used to refer to the present day. Appropriate in most contexts, both speaking and writing. Avoid using in formal contexts where a more specific date might be required.
Grammar pattern
standalone word
Memory hint
Think of 'to-day' like 'to go'. Today is the day you're going to do something.
Related words
Today appears in
Today in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
اليوم
اليوم الحالي.
- Bengaliবাংলা
আজ
আজকের দিন।
- GermanDeutsch
Heute
Der aktuelle Tag.
- SpanishEspañol
Hoy
El día actual.
- Persianفارسی
امروز
روز جاری.
- FrenchFrançais
Aujourd'hui
Le jour actuel.
- Hindiहिन्दी
आज
आज का दिन।
- ItalianItaliano
Oggi
Il giorno attuale.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Hoje
O dia atual.
- RussianРусский
Сегодня
Текущий день.
- Urduاردو
آج
آج کا دن۔
- Chinese中文
今天
当前的日子。
More words like Today
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Today
What does Today mean?
The current day.
What is the definition of Today?
on this day
How do you use Today in a sentence?
I've got a piano lesson later today.
Can you give another example of Today?
The exams start **a week today/today week** *(= one week from now)*.
What are synonyms for Today?
Common alternatives include this day, present day, current day.
What is the opposite of Today?
Opposite meanings include yesterday, tomorrow.
What words go with Today?
It commonly pairs with today's news, today's meeting, today's date.
What are common mistakes when using Today?
Using 'today' when referring to a future day. Confusing 'today' with 'now' or 'this week'.
How do you pronounce Today?
US: /["/təˈdeɪ/"]/, UK: /["/təˈdeɪ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Today?
Used to refer to the present day. Appropriate in most contexts, both speaking and writing. Avoid using in formal contexts where a more specific date might be required.
What CEFR level is Today?
"Today" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.





























