nowadays — at the present time, in contrast with the past
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: at the present time, in contrast with the past
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnaʊəˌdeɪz/
Example Sentences
- Nowadays, my grandpa uses TikTok more than I do!
- Nowadays, students can attend classes in their pajamas thanks to online learning.
- Nowadays, finding a job requires more skills than before.
nowadays
ADVERB[/ˈnaʊəˌdeɪz/]
at the present time, in contrast with the past
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈnaʊəˌdeɪz/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈnaʊədeɪz/
🌳Etymology
Rootnow
Suffix-adays
🎵Rhyme
alwayssidewaysholidays
always
sideways
holidays
🔗Collocations
nowadays people
nowadays it's common
unlike nowadays
nowadays technology
nowadays lifestyle
back then vs nowadays
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“Nowadays, my grandpa uses TikTok more than I do!”
😄 Fun example
“Nowadays, students can attend classes in their pajamas thanks to online learning.”
“Nowadays, finding a job requires more skills than before.”
😄 Fun example
“Nowadays, people take pictures of their food before eating.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
currentlypresentlythese daysat presentin modern times
Antonyms
formerlypreviouslyback then
Related
moderncontemporaryrecentcurrenttoday
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