Synonyms of now

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adverb

ˈnau̇ 

1

as in currently

at the present time

that company doesn't make those toys now because they are unsafe

Synonyms & Similar Words

• currently
• today
• anymore
• nowadays
• for the time being
• presently
• here
• right now
• at present

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• then
• once
• before
• long
• far
• formerly
• away
• previously
• heretofore
• ago
• since
• farthest
• hitherto
• remotest

2

as in lately

not long ago

I was just now wondering what to do about those old clothes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lately
• late
• recently
• just
• newly
• only
• new
• freshly
• of late
• latterly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• previously
• before
• ago
• earlier
• early
• formerly
• anciently
• heretofore
• hitherto
• erstwhile

3

as in sometimes

on some occasions

goes now here, now there—all seemingly without plan or purpose

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sometimes
• occasionally
• from time to time
• at times
• on occasion
• now and then
• every now and then
• once in a while
• ever and anon
• rarely
• here and there
• seldom
• intermittently
• periodically
• sporadically
• infrequently
• little
• irregularly
• off and on
• variously
• recurrently

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• often
• frequently
• much
• usually
• regularly
• commonly
• always
• ordinarily
• oftentimes
• hourly
• routinely
• oft
• constantly
• consistently
• invariably
• continuously
• continually
• ever
• perpetually
• incessantly
• unceasingly
• endlessly
• uninterruptedly
• continuingly
• interminably

4

as in immediately

without delay

come here right now

Synonyms & Similar Words

• immediately
• instantly
• promptly
• directly
• right
• soon
• shortly
• suddenly
• quickly
• away
• presently
• at once
• instantaneously
• in no time
• right now
• forthwith
• right off
• right away
• straightaway
• off the bat
• straight off
• bang
• on the spot
• on the double
• incontinently
• rapidly
• straightway
• abruptly
• PDQ
• swiftly
• momentarily
• on a dime
• headlong
• instanter
• plumb
• pronto
• freely
• readily
• fast
• quick
• speedily
• unexpectedly
• hastily
• briskly
• apace
• swift
• recklessly
• presto
• anon
• impulsively
• rashly
• impetuously
• seasonably
• fleetly
• opportunely
• punctually
• exactly
• full tilt
• posthaste
• snappily

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• slowly
• late
• tardily

now

2 of 4

adjective

as in downtown

keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment

questioned the moral values of the now generation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• downtown
• hip
• fashionable
• in
• with-it
• stylish
• smart
• cool
• trendy
• chic
• mod
• def
• hep
• au courant
• groovy
• turned-on
• sharp
• modish
• à la mode
• voguish
• snappy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• out
• uncool
• unhip
• nerdy
• geeky
• untrendy
• unfashionable
• dowdy
• nerdish
• unstylish
• styleless

now

3 of 4

conjunction

as in because

for the reason that

I'll repeat my question now that you are paying attention

Synonyms & Similar Words

• because
• since
• seeing
• for
• considering
• as
• whereas
• being (as or as how or that)
• inasmuch as
• as long as
• 'cause

now

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noun

as in today

the time currently existing or in progress

I know I said you could go, but that was then and this is now

Synonyms & Similar Words

• today
• present
• moment
• here and now
• state
• phase
• stage

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• past
• yesterday
• history
• tomorrow
• future
• yesteryear
• hereafter
• yore
• offing
• by-and-by
• futurity

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of now

Adverb

New England now leads 10-0 after a 50-yard field goal from Andy Borregales. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026

A couple of seats away from him was Jack, the moustachioed cowboy now the moustachioed scholar, whispering in Evelyn’s ear. — Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026

Adjective

That green room is where his agent, Rich Paul, introduced him to his now coach with the LA Clippers, Ty Lue. — Jared Weiss, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026

Lawmakers failed to reach an agreement yesterday to end the now weeks-long Department of Homeland Security shutdown. — Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026

Noun

Lee earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in nursing from UNC Charlotte in 2013, found a job at Atrium Health Union and started dating her now-husband. — Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2025

The Padres are built to win now and this is a win-now type of trade that hurts but makes an immediate difference. — Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 25 July 2024

Phrases Containing now

• every now and again
• every now and then
• here and now
• now and then
• right now