today

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   On the current day or date.

   • I want this done today.
   • Today, my brother went to the shops.
2. 2

   In the current era

   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.

   • We used to prepare everything today, but now we split it over two days.
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   1. 4

      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.
      • Yesterday, upon the stair / I met a man who wasn’t there / He wasn’t there again today / I wish, I wish he’d go away …
   2. 5

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

   3. 6

      The present era

      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.
   4. 7

      Current

      Current; up to date.

      • 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.
      • […] she (Françoise Hardy) is so today, so white boots and yé-yé, that she can make anyone over 25 (me) feel prehistoric, raccoon coat and rah-rah.

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