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today

Pronunciation: /təˈdeɪ/
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Definition of today

adverb

  • on or in the course of this present day:she’s thirty today he will appear in court today
  • at the present period of time; nowadays:millions of people in Britain today cannot afford adequate housing

noun

  • this present day:today is a rest day today’s match against United
  • the present period of time:the powerful computers of today today’s society

Phrases

today week

British a week from today.

Origin:

Old English tō dæg 'on (this) day'. Compare with tomorrow and tonight

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