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Today

UK /["/təˈdeɪ/"]/US /["/təˈdeɪ/"]/

Definition

on this day

In simple words: The current day.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • today's news
  • today's meeting
  • today's date

Synonyms

  • this day
  • present day
  • current day

Antonyms

  • yesterday
  • tomorrow

Common mistakes

  • Using 'today' when referring to a future day.
  • Confusing 'today' with 'now' or 'this week'.