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Sep 10, 2012 · today. O.E. todæge, to dæge "on (the) day," from to "at, on" (see to) + dæge, dative of dæg "day" (see day). Generally written as two words until 16c., after which it usually was written to-day until early 20c. Similar constructions exist in other Germanic languages (cf. Du. van daag "from-day," Dan., Swed. i dag "in day").
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Jun 15, 2020 · From the choice you have given. I'm there all day. is correct. A possible phrase using whole would be. I'm there [for] the whole day. Without the article the your second option doesn't make sense. Another option is. I'm there for 24hrs. I'm there for 24hrs might mean I'm gone after the 24hrs.
Jun 30, 2011 · It is rainy today means that it had been raining or that you expect it to rain; probably it is also raining at the time of writing - expresses general weather condition. It is raining now means that it is raining right now and might continue or might not. Regarding the diary or journal specifically, you might consider also to express it as past.
Aug 28, 2015 · the day after today. and today is. on or in the course of this present day. and day is. a period of twenty-four hours as a unit of time, reckoned from one midnight to the next, corresponding to a rotation of the earth on its axis. (all quotes taken from the google.com dictionary)
Dear Janus, It does add new meanings of 'till date' viz. 'till today' and 'uptil now'. It also informs readers that the high-handedness of those English users who feel that their own standard is the right ones is resented by many Indian English users. –
Dec 30, 2014 · I believe either is acceptable. I have always used "by end of business" which normally means by 5pm. I think that it depends on who you are sending the email to. If it is a superior you might want to reconsider and define an exact time deadline. If it is to a subordinate giving a general time frame like end of today or end of the day would be fine.
Apr 29, 2017 · Apr 29, 2017 at 2:50. And when you get old and decrepit, you will also ask, "and where am I?" – fixer1234. Apr 29, 2017 at 3:29. 1. There's nothing wrong with it. To be unambiguous one must ask something like "What day of the week is it today", and most people go for something shorter. – Hot Licks.
Dec 12, 2016 · However (and I cannot back this up with a citation), in general, most English speakers in the US would not use "on" before "today" or "tomorrow." There are also interesting points about the etymology of "today" and "tomorrow" (think of the archaic usage "on the morrow") that are beyond the scope of what you're asking. Share. Improve this answer.
Jul 25, 2015 · I'm done for the day. See you tomorrow (or on Monday, for e.g)! Let me call it a day! Good evening (or night, depending on time)!| I'm leaving! Enjoy the rest of the day (if time is left of the workday) May I leave? (asking permission, if allowed to leave early). (Good)bye! I'm all done; heading home. Bye!
