NOWADAYS

nowadays, now, today

(adverb) in these times; “it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished”- Nancy Mitford; “we now rarely see horse-drawn vehicles on city streets”; “today almost every home has television”

present, nowadays

(noun) the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech; “that is enough for the present”; “he lives in the present with no thought of tomorrow”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

nowadays (not comparable)

At the present time; in the current era. [from 14th c.]

Synonyms

• (at the present time): currently, now, in this day and age, these days

Source: Wiktionary


Now"a*days`, adv. Etym: [For now on (OE. an) days. See A-, 1.]

Definition: In these days; at the present time. What men of spirit, nowadays, Come to give sober judgment of new plays Garrick.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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