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NOW Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word now. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word now. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for NOW

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here and now
noun

• at this time

directly
adverbadv
adverb

• without deviation

• without anyone or anything intervening

• without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

• in a forthright manner; candidly or frankly

forthwith
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

immediately
adverbadv
adverb

• without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

• near or close by

• bearing an immediate relation

instantly
adverbadv
adverb

• without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

• without any delay

nowadays
adverbadv
noun

• the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

adverb

• in these times

straightaway
adverbadv
noun

• a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse

adverb

• without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

adjective satellite

• performed with little or no delay

today
adverb, nounadv, n
noun

• the present time or age

• the day that includes the present moment (as opposed to yesterday or tomorrow)

adverb

• in these times

• on this day as distinct from yesterday or tomorrow

at once
adverbadv
adverb

• without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

• simultaneously

at present
adverbadv
adverb

• at the present moment

like a shot
adverbadv
adverb

• without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

right away
adverbadv
adverb

• without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

• at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence)

straight off
verb, adverbv, adv
adverb

• without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

Best Hypernyms For NOW

Here is a list of related hypernyms for now, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
nowadays present

Alternatives for DIRECTLY

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