today

Plural

todays

Adverb

Adverb

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A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

1. 1.On the current day or date.

   • Today, my brother went to the shops.
   • I want this done today.

2. 2.In the current era; nowadays; these days.

   • In the 1500s, people had to do things by hand, but today we have electric can openers.

3. 3.On the day of a recurring cycle or event which is currently happening.(informal)

   • We used to prepare everything today, but now we split it over two days.

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.The current day or date.

   • Today is the day we'll fix this once and for all.
   • We could've spent today at the seaside if it weren't gusty.

2. 2.The 24-hour period beginning at 5 or 6 a.m. or sunrise of the current day.(informal)

3. 3.The present era; nowadays.

   • This is the sporty jacket for today's modern man on the go.
   • The youth of today have never known what life is like without a cell phone.

Adjective

Adjective

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A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

1. 1.Current; up to date.(informal)

   • Actually, it's more like the blues. It's pop blues. I feel it's very American. It's very today. It's what people respond to today.

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