Synonyms for

Now

Verb / naʊ / Another word for now — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

at the present time; immediately

Synonyms & similar words

atonce today straightoff rightaway atpresent straightaway directly likeashot nowadays forthwith immediately instantly currently presently immediately straightaway instantly promptly today

Synonyms by register

Formal

currently presently at present at this moment

Informal

right now just now ASAP stat

Literary

ere anon

Antonyms

then later before ago previously formerly

Common collocations

  • right now
  • for now
  • now and then
  • now or never
  • from now on
  • nowadays
  • now that
  • now and again

Word family

adverb now

Usage note

While 'now' can refer to the immediate present, it can also be used to introduce a new topic or a consequence. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I am eating my dinner now.
  2. We are playing a game now.
  3. He is studying math now.
  4. She is reading a book now.
  5. I am watching TV now.

Quotes

  • The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is. - C.S. Lewis
  • The only time you have is now. - Eckhart Tolle
  • Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift of God, which is why we call it the present. - Bil Keane

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