today
word
/təˈdeɪ/, /tuˈdeɪ/
tuh-DAY, too-DAY
/tədˈeɪ/
tuh-DAY
Definition
The period of time that is the present day, from midnight to midnight.
Usage & Nuances
Used in all kinds of contexts, from formal to informal. Commonly appears in phrases like ‘today is’, ‘starting today’, and ‘as of today’. Do not confuse with ‘now’, which means the current moment rather than the full day.
Spanish: hoyPortuguese (BR): hojePortuguese (PT): hojeChinese (Simplified): 今天Chinese (Traditional): 今天Hindi: आजArabic: اليومBengali: আজRussian: сегодняJapanese: 今日Vietnamese: hôm nayKorean: 오늘Turkish: bugünUrdu: آجIndonesian: hari ini
Example Sentences
I am busy today.
basic
Today is Monday.
basic
We have a meeting today.
basic
What are you doing today?
natural
I decided to start fresh today.
natural
Today is the perfect day for a picnic.
natural