today

1 of 3

adverb

to·​day tə-ˈdā How to pronounce today (audio)
Synonyms of todaynext
1
: on or for this day
2
: at the present time

today

2 of 3

noun

: the present day, time, or age
today's youth

today

3 of 3

adjective

: of or characteristic of today : now

Synonyms

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Noun

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Examples of today in a Sentence

Adverb We have to finish today. Earlier today I saw my cousin. I have an appointment later today.
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Noun
Some memories however, should stick around as reminders of where some of the biggest games of today originated from, allowing developers to recall a time when protagonists were allowed to rage without having to ask for forgiveness afterward. — Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2025 The is back at 02 Arena in London, England for today’s UFC London fight card. — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025 First discovered: 9:51 p.m. March 21 Initial location: Riverside County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Citrus Heights Dr / Minneola Av A new wildfire was reported today at 9:51 p.m. in Riverside County. — Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025 Kurt’s key takeaways Taking a few minutes to protect your data and devices today can save you hours of frustration, heartache and financial loss tomorrow. — Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for today

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1535, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of today was before the 12th century

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today
today's the day
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today

1 of 2 adverb
to·​day tə-ˈdā How to pronounce today (audio)
1
: on or for this day
2
: at the present time : nowadays

today

2 of 2 noun
: the present day, time, or age

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