Definitions

now

[nou] / naʊ /

ADVERB

presently

Synonyms

STRONGEST

today

STRONG

directly forthwith immediately instantly nowadays straightaway

WEAK

PDQ any more at once at the moment at this moment at this time away first off here and now in a minute in a moment in nothing flat instanter just now like now momentarily on the double promptly pronto right away right now soon these days this day

Antonyms

STRONG

eventually later

WEAK

future past

ADVERB

at the present

Synonyms

WEAK

at the moment at this moment at this time here and now just now momentarily right now this day yet

Antonyms

WEAK

future later past

ADVERB

in the immediate future

Synonyms

WEAK

in a minute in a moment presently promptly soon

Antonyms

WEAK

future later past

ADVERB

immediately

Synonyms

STRONG

forthwith instantly straightaway

WEAK

at once

Antonyms

STRONG

later

WEAK

future past

Example Sentences

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Now, as the city gears up for these major sporting events, the dispute has expanded from a fight over advertising control into a broader debate over public space and city revenue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"Now our fight for a healthier, safer, more affordable, and more joyful Los Angeles continues," she added.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Now, the company is finally giving us an overhauled, Gemini-infused assistant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Now, with a well-established domestic league, and US investment throughout the European game, hopes are high for another big step forward.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Now Maggie could drive forward, follow them slowly.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

now

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