nowadays
/ˈnaʊədeɪz/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #3069 in the learning path
如今；现今
Definitions
adv. At the present time, especially compared with the past.
如今；现今
Example
Nowadays, I usually pay for groceries with my phone.
如今，我买食品杂货通常用手机付款。
Nowadays, many employees expect flexible working arrangements that allow them to balance professional and family responsibilities.
如今，许多员工希望有灵活的工作安排，以便兼顾工作和家庭责任。
Collocations
- nowadays, many people
- more common nowadays
- rarely used nowadays
Synonyms
- these days
- currently
Antonyms
- formerly
Usage tip
常与一般现在时连用，强调今昔对比；不用加介词。
FAQ
- What does nowadays mean?
- At the present time, especially compared with the past.
- How is nowadays pronounced?
- UK /ˈnaʊədeɪz/, US /ˈnaʊədeɪz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
