Synonyms for Now & Similar Words
Definition of now
- adverb
- in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events; "President Kennedy now calls in the National Guard"; "Washington now decides to cross the Delaware"; "the ship is now listing to port"
- 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"
- used to preface a command or reproof or request; "now hear this!"; "now pay attention"
7 synonyms found
Writing tips for "now"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like directly, forthwith, immediately can replace "now" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 7 alternatives available, "now" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Now" in song lyrics
See how now is used in real songs:
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"It's all over now"
(11/5 f/) Taydatay — Roll 'Em Up [Edit] -
"that be the life I'm living now"
1200 Techniques f/ Rashad Houghton — Fork in the Road -
"Wait now, thirty days in the lake now"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Othorized F.A.M. — We Always Gonna Do It