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Today: Meaning, Usage, and Common Mistakes (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：on this day (today)
today
/təˈdeɪ/
adv., n.
On or during the present day.
on this day
➕
/ɒn ðɪs deɪ/
adv., n.
Refers to the current calendar day, as opposed to yesterday or tomorrow.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
"To" + "day" (Old English "tō dæġe" meaning "on this day")
💡 Mnemonic
TO-DAY: think of pointing to a calendar date and saying 'this day.'
📖 Example
I have a lot of homework to finish today.
I have a lot of homework to finish today.
🔗 Collocations
today's meeting – the meeting happening today
today's date – the current date
starting today – commencing on this day
🔄 Synonyms
this day (phrase) – the current day
the present day (phrase) – the day we are currently in
now (adv.) – at the present time (but not specific to day)
🌱 Derivatives
today's (adj.) – of or belonging to today
📖 Cultural Story
"Today" evolved from Old English "tō dæġe" (on this day). Its origin is purely temporal, without mythological roots, simply combining "to" and "day."
Meaning 2：nowadays (today)
today
/təˈdeɪ/
adv., n.
At the present period of time; nowadays.
nowadays
➕
/ˈnaʊədeɪz/
adv., n.
Refers to the present era or current times in general.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Compared to the past, people have much more access to information today.
Compared to the past, people have much more access to information nowadays.
🔗 Collocations
today's society – the society we live in now
today's world – the modern world
today's standards – the current expectations or norms
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
formerly (adv.) – in the past
in the past (phrase) – referring to previous times
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