Today I worked

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "Today I worked" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to indicate that you performed work-related activities on the current day. Example: "Today I worked on several important projects that required my full attention."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Academia

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

5 human-written examples

Today I worked in an immunization clinic.

The New York Times

"Today I worked two hours, yesterday I didn't work, the day before I worked four hours," he said.

The New York Times

Today, I worked with, and handled documents that were typed or handwritten in the early 20th century.

Columbia University

Just think of Korea today: I worked on a book on South Korea about three years ago.

Vice

May 6 , 1987Today I worked for Marilyn Notkin.

The New Yorker

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

55 human-written examples

Today, I work with the IMC as a nutrition officer.

The Guardian

Today, I work at home in western Massachusetts, making a good living as a freelance writer.

The New York Times

Despite being in opposition today, I work and want to continue working with the government.

The Guardian - Opinion

Today I work for a tax preparation firm at about one-fifth of what I used to make.

The New York Times

Today, I work as a freelance events manager in the music business.

The Guardian - Arts

Today, I work so hard because I never want money to make decisions for me again.

Forbes

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "Today I worked" to provide a concise and direct statement about your work activities on the current day.

Common error

Ensure that the context makes it clear what "worked" refers to; if the type of work isn't obvious, specify it. For example, instead of just saying "Today I worked", specify the field or project, such as "Today I worked on the marketing campaign."

Linguistic Context

The phrase "Today I worked" functions as a declarative statement indicating the performance of work on the current day. It typically introduces a description of activities, as demonstrated in Ludwig's examples, where it's followed by details about the specific tasks undertaken.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

50%

Academia

25%

Science

25%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "Today I worked" is a grammatically sound and direct phrase used to indicate the completion of work activities on the current day. According to Ludwig, it is primarily employed in news and media, academia and scientific contexts, and it's suitable for neutral communication. While the phrase itself is simple, ensuring clarity in the subsequent description of work activities is crucial. This is particularly important because, despite being grammatically correct, this expression presents a limited number of examples and is, therefore, a rare expression in the English language.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

I completed work today

Emphasizes the completion of tasks rather than the act of working.

My workday involved...

Focuses on detailing the activities performed during the workday.

I spent the day working

Highlights the duration spent working.

I was productive at work today

Emphasizes productivity at work during the day.

Today's tasks included...

Focuses on specific tasks completed.

I labored today

Uses a more formal or archaic term for working.

I was on the job today

Highlights presence and engagement in a job.

I carried out my duties today

Focuses on fulfilling assigned responsibilities.

My occupation for today involved...

Uses more formal wording for occupation and day tasks.

I toiled today

Emphasizes hard work and effort.

FAQs

What can I say instead of "Today I worked"?

You can use alternatives like "I completed work today", "My workday involved", or "I spent the day working" depending on the context.

How can I use "Today I worked" in a sentence?

Use "Today I worked" to briefly state that you engaged in work-related activities on the current day, such as "Today I worked on a new project" or "Today I worked in the lab".

What is the difference between "Today I worked" and "I worked today"?

Both phrases are grammatically correct, but "Today I worked" places emphasis on the present day, while "I worked today" simply confirms that you worked, without special emphasis on the current day.

Is it correct to say "Today I have worked" instead of "Today I worked"?

While "Today I have worked" is grammatically correct, "Today I worked" is more commonly used and sounds more natural. "Today I have worked" implies that you are reflecting on the work done so far today and the day may not be over.