Today Meaning

UK /təˈdeɪ/
US /təˈdeɪ/
Word Definition
today meaning

Today Definition & Usage

noun

The current day or date.

Examples

  • "What are your plans for today?"
  • "Today is going to be a busy day at work."
  • "I’ll see you later today."
  • "We need to finish this project today."
  • "The weather is great today!"
adverb

In the present day or at this point in time.

Examples

  • "I’m feeling a lot better today than I did yesterday."
  • "Today, I realized something important."
  • "Today, the world seems to be more connected than ever before."
  • "He’s working harder today than he did last year."
  • "We need to adapt to the challenges we face today."

Cultural Context

The word 'today' has been in use since Old English, originating from the term 'tōdæg', meaning 'on this day'. It has evolved as a fundamental time marker in daily life and communication.

The Present Moment

Story

The Present Moment

Alice had been planning her day meticulously. She was determined to make today different. After years of procrastination, she finally decided to start her dream project. Her friend Mark, always the practical one, had asked her just this morning, "What are you going to do today?" Alice smiled, replying, "I’m starting today, right now." She didn’t know what the future would hold, but she knew that today was the day to make a start. At the local café, Alice reflected on her conversation with Mark. She felt a sense of empowerment—today felt different. She noticed how the world had changed. Today, people were more connected than ever before. The digital world had transformed everything, and even though she was just one person, she realized she had the tools to make a difference. That afternoon, she found herself discussing the events of the day with her colleague Sarah. "It’s amazing how much can happen in just one day," Sarah said. Alice agreed. Today had been filled with unexpected encounters and new opportunities. "I never thought today would unfold like this," Alice admitted. It was as if the world had conspired to align everything perfectly. As the sun set, Alice could hardly believe that it was already evening. She had made so much progress, and the feeling of accomplishment lingered. Tomorrow was a mystery, but today had been remarkable. Later that evening, as she sat in front of her computer, Alice reflected on the decisions she had made earlier. She knew that her plans for today had set her on a path toward something bigger, something better. She couldn’t wait to see where tomorrow would take her, but for now, she was content knowing that today had been a turning point in her life.

The Present Moment