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but now

ADVERB

already

Synonyms

STRONGEST

before earlier once previously then

WEAK

as of now at present before now by now by that time by the time mentioned by then by this time even now formerly heretofore in the past just now now up to now

Antonyms

STRONGEST

later

Example Sentences

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Your cistern no longer refills endlessly, but now you have to lift the lid and manually reset it after every flush.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“FuelFest started as this simple idea, but now we’ve held over 30 events and we’re in 11 markets. … Paul would be very happy with where this has all gone.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

In the past, defections were expected once a car’s warranty ran out, but now they occur much more quickly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Talking about his ambitions, Jones said his first preference was a role in the Department for Business and Trade, then headed by Reynolds but now led by Peter Kyle.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

I thought I had fixed it but now I can tell I’ve only started it.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

but now

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