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
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originates from Middle English 'now a dayes', a phrasal construction combining 'now' (at present) and 'days' (plural of day). The phrase literally meant 'in these present days' and evolved into a single adverb denoting the current time period or era.
Breakdown
now (at present) + a (indefinite article) + days (plural of day) → nowadays. The phrase grammaticalized from a temporal locution into a unified adverbial form expressing contemporaneous time.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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, people take pictures of their food before eating.”
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