Nowadays vs. Now
Difference Between Nowadays and Now
Nowadaysadverb
At the present time; in the current era.
Nowadjective
Present; current.
Nowadaysnoun
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech;
that is enough for the presenthe lives in the present with no thought of tomorrowNowadjective
At the time the will is written. Used in order to prevent any inheritance from being transferred to a person of a future marriage. Does not indicate the existence of a previous marriage.
Now wife.Nowadaysadverb
in these times;
it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguishedwe now rarely see horse-drawn vehicles on city streetstoday almost every home has televisionNowadjective
(informal) Fashionable; popular; up to date; current.
I think this band's sound is very now.Nowadverb
At the present time.
Now I am six.Nowadverb
(sentence) Used to introduce a point, a remonstration or a rebuke.
Now, we all want what is best for our children.Now stop that, Jimmy!Nowadverb
Differently from the immediate past; differently from a more remote past or a possible future; differently from all other times.
Now I am ready.We all now want the latest toys for our children.We all want what is now best for our children.Nowadverb
Differently from the situation before a stated event or change of circumstance.
Now all the children have grown up and left, the house is very quiet.Now that my sister has gotten rid of their cat, we can go to her house this coming Thanksgiving.Nowadverb
At the time reached within a narration.
Now, he remembered why he had come.He now asked her whether she had made pudding.The pudding was now ready to be served.Nowadverb
In the context of urgency.
Now listen, we must do something about this.Nowadverb
(obsolete) As 'but now': Very recently; not long ago; up to the present.
Nowconjunction
Since, because, in light of the fact; often with that.
We can play football now that the rain has stopped.Now that you mention it, I am kind of hungry.Now that we're all here, let's start the meeting. = Let's start the meeting now that everyone's here.Nowinterjection
Indicates a signal to begin.
Now! Fire all we've got while the enemy is in reach!Nownoun
(uncountable) The present time.
Now is the right time.There is no better time than now.Nownoun
The state of not paying attention to the future or the past.
She is living in the now.Nownoun
A particular instant in time, as perceived at that instant.
Nownoun
the momentary present;
Now is a good time to do itit worked up to right nowNowadverb
at the present moment;
goods now on salethe now-aging dictatorthey are now abroadhe is busy at present writing a new novelit could happen any time nowNowadverb
in these times;
it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguishedwe now rarely see horse-drawn vehicles on city streetstoday almost every home has televisionNowadverb
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events;
President Kennedy now calls in the National GuardWashington now decides to cross the Delawarethe ship is now listing to portNowadverb
(prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity;
Now the next problem is...Nowadverb
used to preface a command or reproof or request;
now hear this!now pay attentionNowadverb
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening;
he answered immediatelyfound an answer straightawayan official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwithCome here now!Nowadverb
in the immediate past;
told me just now
