Meaning of Nowadays
at the present time, in contrast with the past
In simple words: Today or in the present time
Nowadays in a sentence
- Nowadays most kids prefer going online to reading books.
How to use Nowadays
Use 'nowadays' when talking about things that are true in the present time but may not have been true in the past. It is neutral and appropriate for both spoken and written English, but avoid using it in very formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
nowadays + sentence
Memory hint
Think of 'now' and 'days' — 'nowadays' means the days we live in now.
Related words
Collocations with Nowadays
- nowadays people
- nowadays technology
- nowadays lifestyle
- nowadays children
Synonyms for Nowadays
- currently
- presently
- these days
- at present
Opposites of Nowadays
- formerly
- previously
- in the past
- once
Common mistakes with Nowadays
- Using 'nowadays' with past tense verbs
- Confusing 'nowadays' with 'these days'
- Not placing 'nowadays' at the beginning or end of a sentence
Nowadays appears in
Nowadays in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
هذه الأيام
اليوم أو في الوقت الحاضر
- Bengaliবাংলা
আজকাল
আজ বা বর্তমান সময়ে
- GermanDeutsch
Heutzutage
Heute oder in der jetzigen Zeit
- SpanishEspañol
Hoy en día
Hoy o en el tiempo presente
- Persianفارسی
امروزه
امروز یا در زمان حال
- FrenchFrançais
De nos jours
Aujourd'hui ou à l'heure actuelle
- Hindiहिन्दी
आजकल
आज या वर्तमान समय में
- ItalianItaliano
Oggigiorno
Oggi o nel tempo presente
- PortuguesePortuguês
Hoje em dia
Hoje ou no tempo presente
- RussianРусский
Nowadays
Сегодня или в настоящее время
- Urduاردو
آج کل
آج یا موجودہ وقت میں
- Chinese中文
如今, 现在
今天或现在
More words like Nowadays
- Currently
- Presently
- At present
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
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the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
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Frequently asked questions about Nowadays
What does Nowadays mean?
Today or in the present time
What is the definition of Nowadays?
at the present time, in contrast with the past
How do you use Nowadays in a sentence?
Nowadays most kids prefer going online to reading books.
What are synonyms for Nowadays?
Common alternatives include currently, presently, these days, at present.
What is the opposite of Nowadays?
Opposite meanings include formerly, previously, in the past, once.
What words go with Nowadays?
It commonly pairs with nowadays people, nowadays technology, nowadays lifestyle, nowadays children.
What are common mistakes when using Nowadays?
Using 'nowadays' with past tense verbs Confusing 'nowadays' with 'these days' Not placing 'nowadays' at the beginning or end of a sentence
How do you pronounce Nowadays?
US: /["/ˈnaʊədeɪz/"]/, UK: /["/ˈnaʊədeɪz/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Nowadays?
Use 'nowadays' when talking about things that are true in the present time but may not have been true in the past. It is neutral and appropriate for both spoken and written English, but avoid using it in very formal contexts.
What CEFR level is Nowadays?
"Nowadays" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.





