Definition of nows

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • nows is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • nows is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • nows is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8

Definition of nows


  • in these times (adverb)

    Examples

    1. it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished
    2. we now rarely see horse-drawn vehicles on city streets

    Synonyms

    1. nowadays
    2. today
  • at the present moment (adverb)

    Examples

    1. goods now on sale
    2. the now-aging dictator
    3. they are now abroad
    4. it could happen any time now

    Synonyms

    1. at present
  • without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening (adverb)

    Examples

    1. Come here now!

    Synonyms

    1. at once
    2. directly
    3. forthwith
    4. immediately
    5. instantly
    6. like a shot
    7. right away
    8. straight off
    9. straightaway
  • the momentary present (noun)

    Examples

    1. it worked up to right now

See definition of nows in Merriam Webster