*Now a Days or Nowadays? | Meaning & Spelling

Nowadays is an adverb that means “at this time.” It’s often used to make a comparison with a past time.

Now a days (with spaces) is a common misspelling of the word nowadays. It’s never correct and should always be avoided, similar to other misspellings like “now days,” “now-a-days,” “nowaday,” and “nowdays.”

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Using nowadays in a sentence

The adverb nowadays means “at present” and is used to compare the past and present. It’s often used at the beginning of a sentence, where it’s followed by a comma.

Nowadays can be considered vague language, which is why you should avoid it in academic writing. It’s best to use a more specific indicator of time, such as “since 2022.”

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Frequently asked questions about now a days or nowadays

Is nowadays a word?

Nowadays and now a days are often used interchangeably, but nowadays is the only correct spelling. It’s an adverb that means “at this time.”

Now a days (with spaces) is never correct.

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What is another word for nowadays?

Synonyms or near synonyms for nowadays are:

• Today
• Now
• In this day and age
• These days
• At present
• Currently
• At this time

The choice of synonym depends on the tone and context of your text. Use the QuillBot Paraphraser to find more alternatives for nowadays.