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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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Intel’s stock has surged on a flow of positive news since its last earnings report — but now some on Wall Street are wondering if the bar has gotten too high.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Authorities have maintained security measures for now, given the logistical challenges—and expense—of withdrawing the security net and having to reimpose it should talks suddenly materialize.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

All the people that I won VIP with, they’re raising families now and none of them come.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

"Just going in the practice room and hanging around this venue, I feel kind of old now because everyone's 22, 23 - it's like walking into a creche," added O'Sullivan.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

And now I have a record of it I can refer to when Dad tells me I’m remembering things wrong.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam