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nowadays
This term functions as a temporal marker that emphasizes a shift in habits, technology, or social norms. It carries a strong comparative weight, implicitly contrasting the current era with a perceived past. Because of this inherent contrast, it is frequently used in sociological observations or nostalgic reflections rather than for describing a specific, immediate moment in time.
Grammatically, the word is an adverb and does not change form. It is typically positioned at the beginning or end of a sentence to set the temporal frame for the entire statement. It should not be confused with "now," which refers to the exact present instant, whereas "nowadays" refers to the general current period or epoch.
Meanings
Examples
Nowadays most people use their smartphones for everything.
Nowadays most people use their smartphones for everything.
It is much easier to find a job remotely nowadays.
Nowadays kids spend more time on screens than playing outside.
People are much more conscious of their mental health nowadays.
Why is it so hard to find a good typewriter nowadays?
Nowadays we can travel across the world in a matter of hours.
Everything seems to move so fast nowadays.
Everything seems to move so fast nowadays.
Nowadays the city is far more crowded than it was ten years ago.