Are we meeting today? vs can we meet today

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Are we meeting today?' is a question about a prearranged meeting, while 'Can we meet today?' is a request to schedule a meeting. The choice between them depends on whether the meeting has already been planned or if you are proposing a meeting.

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Are we meeting today?

This phrase is correct and commonly used to inquire about a prearranged meeting.

This phrase is used to ask if a meeting that has already been scheduled is still happening on the specified day.

Examples:

Are we meeting today as planned?
Are we meeting today at 3 p.m.?
Are we meeting today or rescheduling?
Are we meeting today or tomorrow?
Are we meeting today or next week?

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Last updated: October 24, 2024

Apr 20, 2015 ... Not in a sense as more accurate, but more direct is "Are we meeting today?", but both variants are correct. April 20, 2015.
May 5, 2018 ... In today's lesson, we will teach you how to say What Time Are We Meeting Today?, so you will get to ask when you will meet your loved ones.
Jan 15, 2012 ... In that case can I say: Are we meeting today? And if the meeting is a regular one, can I still use the same tense? – user17857. Commented Jan ...
Aug 1, 2024 ... “Who are we meeting today?” “Jaime Huling. Here's her profile. She was a San Francisco Deputy City Attorney.” “Hmm.” “Yeah, a political ...
Translate What time are we meeting today. See Spanish-English translations with audio pronunciations, examples, and word-by-word explanations.
Proper usage in context · Mom, where are we meeting later? · So where are we meeting today? · So, where are we meeting her? · Where are we meeting Cooley? · Where ...
Jul 12, 2024 ... My messages are bland like "hey, what time are we meeting today?" so clearly not spam. Tried rewording them and waiting an hour and ...
Translate Are we meeting today. See Spanish-English translations with audio pronunciations, examples, and word-by-word explanations.
Apr 19, 2022 ... From there, you want to provide the context of why are we meeting today. Now, if they're good attendees, they may have read the prep work ...

Alternatives:

Is our meeting still on for today?
Are we still meeting today?
Is the meeting happening today?
Are we meeting today as scheduled?
Is the meeting today?

can we meet today

This phrase is correct and commonly used to request a meeting to be scheduled for the current day.

This phrase is used to propose or request a meeting to take place on the same day.

Examples:

Can we meet today to discuss the project?
Can we meet today at 2 p.m.?
Can we meet today to finalize the details?
Can we meet today to go over the presentation?
Can we meet today to address the issues?

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can we meet today
There is a special and profound connection between us and the lineage of Trijang Rinpoche, and it is therefore deeply meaningful and auspicious that we can all meet here today in his presence, to strengthen more and more the bond that joins us...
On the more general question that he raises, as we meet today in this Parliament, the European Union Summit with India is taking place.
As we meet today, I am happily reminded of the recent liberation from captivity of General James Dozier.
As we meet today, I am reminded of the tremendous potential for good which radio and television possess, and which is constantly increasing.
We meet today during the Advent Season, a time when the Church prepares to celebrate the Feast of our Saviour's Birth.
The Visso that we meet today flourished commin trades and and architecture in '500 and '600.
Arkham Asylum will be retrofitted to meet today's standards and reopened.
He said his two friends wanted to meet today.
I have someone to meet today.
We were supposed to meet today for lunch to discuss.
We were supposed to meet today, actually.
Link 22 significantly enhances NATO tactical data link capabilities and meets today's increasing need for successful interoperability within allied operations.
Imagine telling someone that you meet today what you're going to do.
He said they were to meet today.
Ministers of Australia, Malaysia and China meet today in Canberra.
He says he wants to meet today for coffee.
Terps, Hopkins meet today for crown.
Our appartments are cosy decorated and meet todays comfort standards.
Strategic Choice Meets Today's Needs and Anticipates Those of Tomorrow
I extend a very cordial welcome to you as we meet today in the Vatican. I have vivid recollections of my own welcome to the United States of America, especially the warm reception given to me in your nations' capital.

Alternatives:

Could we meet today?
Is it possible to meet today?
Would it be convenient to meet today?
Can we schedule a meeting for today?
Can we arrange a meeting for today?

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