/təˈdeɪ/
Translation
On this day, the day that is happening now.
Word origin
From Old English to daeg, meaning on this day, written as one word from the modern period.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- to daeg
- English cognates
- to, day
Examples
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"Today" means on this day.
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Here "today" works as a noun, the name of this day.
fewer .
"Today" can also mean the present time in general.
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Comparatives and superlatives in English: the complete guide
Conditional sentences in English: the four types explained
Dummy subjects in English: it's raining, there's a problem, and why the subject slot is never empty
Ellipsis and substitution in English: I think so, neither do I, and the words you are allowed to leave out
Future continuous and future perfect in English: will be doing vs will have done
Mixed conditionals in English: past causes with present results, and present causes with past results
Modal verbs in English: rules, examples and how to use them
Advanced passive structures in English: the get-passive, it is said that, and passives with two objects
Past perfect tense: had plus past participle, and when English actually needs it
Present continuous tense: form, spelling and uses
Present perfect continuous: have been doing, and how it differs from the present perfect
Present simple tense: rules, examples and when to use it
Reflexive and reciprocal pronouns in English: myself, yourself, each other, and when English does not bother
Reported speech in English: backshift, questions and commands
The subjunctive and the unreal past in English: I suggest he go, if I were you, and it's time we left
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