today — this present day
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: this present day
Pronunciation (IPA): /təˈdeɪ/
Example Sentences
- I forgot to set my alarm and woke up at 2 PM today.
- Today's weather is perfect for a picnic.
- My cat decided today was the perfect day to knock over my coffee.
today
NOUN[/təˈdeɪ/]
this present day
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'tō dæge', literally meaning 'to this day'. The phrase combined the preposition 'to' (meaning 'to' or 'at') with 'dæge' (the dative form of 'day'), eventually fusing into a single word to denote the present day.
Breakdown
to (preposition: to, at) + day (noun: a 24-hour period). The prepositional phrase 'to this day' was gradually grammaticalized into the adverb 'today'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I forgot to set my alarm and woke up at 2 PM today.”
“Today's weather is perfect for a picnic.”
“My cat decided today was the perfect day to knock over my coffee.”
“I have three important meetings today.”
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