HyperDic: today

English > 4 senses of the word today:
NOUNtimetodaythe present time or age
timetodaythe day that includes the present moment (as opposed to yesterday or tomorrow)
ADVERBalltoday, nowadays, nowin these times
alltodayon this day as distinct from yesterday or tomorrow
today > pronunciation
Soundstahdey'; tuwdey'
Rhymesbirthday ... yesterday: 26 rhymes with dey...
English > today: 4 senses > noun 1, time
MeaningThe present time or age.
Examples
  • "the world of today"
  • "today we have computers"
Broaderpresent, nowadaysThe period of time that is happening now
Spanishhoy
Catalanavui
English > today: 4 senses > noun 2, time
MeaningThe day that includes the present moment (as opposed to yesterday or tomorrow).
Examples
  • "Today is beautiful"
  • "did you see today's newspaper?"
Broaderday, twenty-four hours, twenty-four hour period, 24-hour interval, solar day, mean solar dayTime for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
Spanishhoy
Catalanavui
English > today: 4 senses > adverb 1
MeaningIn these times.
Example "today almost every home has television"
Synonymsnowadays, now
Spanishactualmente, hoy en día, hoy
Catalanactualment, avui dia, avui en dia
English > today: 4 senses > adverb 2
MeaningOn this day as distinct from yesterday or tomorrow.
Example"I can't meet with you today"
Spanishhoy
Catalanavui

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