Synonyms of now

now 1 of 4

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
• every now and then
• on occasion
• once in a while
• now and then
• every so often
• ever and anon
• every now and again
• here and there
• rarely
• seldom
• periodically
• intermittently
• 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
• ofttimes
• 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
• chic
• trendy
• mod
• def
• hep
• au courant
• groovy
• turned-on
• a la mode
• 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

4 of 4

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

Examples of now in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

And, unfortunately, there’s a long list of artists who have died: Takeoff, Bankroll Fresh, Trouble, Lil Keed, Lil Marlo, Slim Dunkin, Shawty Lo, and now Rich Homie Quan. —Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024

Following a brief stint in public relations, their work has now appeared in lifestyle and culture publications such as Men's Health, Complex… Read More Read More On: equestrian estate Georgia Real Estate Like this article? —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2024

Adjective

The father, Jesse Jones of Arlington, had his first date with his now wife at a Wizards game. —Ava Wallace, Washington Post, 14 Dec. 2023

When Harris Reed met his now husband, Eitan Senerman, via a dating app, there was an instant connection. —Emily Chan, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2023

Noun

The see-now-buy-now collection included jewelry, eyewear, shoes and clothing. —San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2019

The Model 3 now starts at $38,990, according to Tesla’s website. —Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2019

Phrases Containing now

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