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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It has also been accused of dumping inventory it now cannot sell on SeatGeek.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Panish replied: “You never once said you were sorry before you came just now after the jury awarded the money against your wife, did you, sir?”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Ian Dennis: After shining at the Under-20 World Cup last October, Yassine will now hope for a chance on the biggest stage of all.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

They have helped the Partners fund’s performance, which is now up 4% this year.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The cure for leprosy is now readily available.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

now

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