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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Mitochondria are best known for generating the energy cells need to function, but scientists now understand that they do much more.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

The final score of 107-106 means the Knicks now enjoy a 3-1 lead and are just one win away from a famous series victory.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

But the California company now faces a battle for survival amid intensifying competition, questionable demand for electronics and rising material costs.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

"Just the fact that Lucy had gone, and even now when I'm talking about this, it still doesn't feel real."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

But now that I’m headed down to the basement to meet with Grandma again, it is back, and in full force.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

now

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