today · adverb /təˈdeɪ/
today (THIS DAY)
A1 on this day
Dictionary examples:
What's the date today?
It's Annabelle's birthday today.
He's going to call you at some point today.
Learner example:
I['m] calling[ ]you today at 8 o'clock. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Albanian)
today (PRESENT TIME)
B2 in the period of time that is happening now
Dictionary example:
Today, people are much more concerned about their health than they were in the past.
Learner example:
Today we cannot go to a place without se[e]ing a computer. (First Certificate in English; B2; Danish)
today · noun U /təˈdeɪ/
today (THIS DAY)
A1 this day
Dictionary examples:
Today is even hotter than yesterday!
Is that today's paper?
Learner example:
Today is my birthday. (Key English Test; A2; Chinese)
today (PRESENT TIME)
B2 the period of time that is happening now
Dictionary example:
With today's technology almost anything seems possible.
Learner example:
However, technology has made immense steps forward and the cars of today come close to perfection. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)