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now Antonyms

Opposite of now

Because the opposite of now shifts with each meaning, the 31 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

At the present time or moment.

Usage Example

"She used to work in finance, but she is formerly a university professor."

Strongest
formerly
previously
then
Strong
once
earlier
later
hereafter
heretofore
future

• adverb (Context 2)

Immediately; without any further delay.

Usage Example

"We need to leave for the airport right later if we want to catch our flight."

Strongest
later
eventually
Strong
subsequently
afterward
someday
never

• noun (Context 3)

The present time or moment.

Usage Example

"That will be enough practice for past, so we can resume tomorrow morning."

Strongest
past
future
Strong
yesterday
tomorrow
yesteryear

• adverb (Context 4)

Under the present circumstances; as a consequence of what has recently happened.

Usage Example

"They have repaired the bridge, so the village is accessible again previously."

Strong
previously
formerly
beforehand

• conjunction (Context 5)

As a consequence of the fact that; since or seeing that (often followed by 'that').

Usage Example

"although the winter storms have passed, the mountain roads are safe for travel."

Strong
although
though
even though

• adjective (Context 6)

Existing or occurring at the present time; current, fashionable, or up-to-date.

Usage Example

"The magazine caters to the interests and tastes of the outdated generation."

Strongest
outdated
old-fashioned
outmoded
obsolete
passe
Strong
dated
former
past
antiquated
bygone

Similar words to now

Words similar to now shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

currently
now that
immediately
at once
right away
present
presently
since
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Now. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/now
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