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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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Researchers now have a rare opportunity to explore Roman religious practices in detail, including temples, offerings, and ritual behavior.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

The Reds' hopes of winning silverware this season now rest on Champions League glory following Saturday's humbling 4-0 quarter-final defeat at Etihad Stadium.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Over time, he said, more U.S.-produced ethane likely will be exported, eroding the advantage now enjoyed by American plastic makers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

For now, Torres has found some of the companionship he craved.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

But right now, EG was quiet, and Kiki was smiling in her neon pink, orange, and purple knee socks.

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

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.