World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesToday
/təˈdeɪ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The present day or this current day.
"Today is the deadline for submitting your application."
- 1
On or for this present day.
"We need to finish this report today."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'tōdæge', a compound of 'tō' (at, on) and 'dæge' (day), functioning originally as a dative case phrase meaning 'on this day'. Over centuries, it consolidated into a standard adverb and noun denoting the current calendar day.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Today"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Today" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
aujourd'hui
Transliteration: o-zhur-dwi
"Aujourd'hui, nous allons visiter le musée."
heute
Transliteration: hoy-te
"Heute haben wir sehr gutes Wetter."
oggi
Transliteration: od-ji
"Oggi è una bellissima giornata."
hoy
Transliteration: oy
"Hoy tengo mucho trabajo que hacer."
hoje
Transliteration: o-zhi
"Hoje eu vou encontrar meus amigos."
आज
Transliteration: aaj
"आज मौसम बहुत सुहाना है।"
今天
Transliteration: jīn tiān
"今天我有很多事情要做。"
오늘
Transliteration: oneul
"오늘은 날씨가 참 좋습니다."
今日
Transliteration: kyou
"今日はとても忙しいです。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all English termsA secondary residence owned or rented by a family or individual, used primarily for recreational purposes, holidays, or seasonal getaways.
Not producing or containing venom; incapable of injecting poison through a bite, sting, or other mechanism.
Placing the customer's needs, experiences, and preferences at the center of a business's philosophy, operations, and decision-making.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Today"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.