today · adverb /təˈdeɪ/Full view
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)

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