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Word3 today
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic /təˈdeɪ/ /təˈdeɪ/
Example
  • i've got a piano lesson later today.
  • the exams start a week today/today week (= one week from now).
  • the company today announced a plan that involves cutting 12% of its workforce.
  • a press release is due out today or tomorrow.
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today

(adverb)/təˈdeɪ/ /təˈdeɪ/
  1. on this day
    • I've got a piano lesson later today.
    • The exams start a week today/today week (= one week from now).
    • The company today announced a plan that involves cutting 12% of its workforce.
    • A press release is due out today or tomorrow.
  2. at the present period
    • SYNONYM nowadays
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/nowadays
    • Young people today face a very difficult future at work.
    • Today people have greater expectations for their retirement years.
    • Only 9% of students today say they plan to attend a school more than 500 miles from home.

    Word Origin

    • Old English tō dæg ‘on (this) day’. Compare with tomorrow and tonight.
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