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"nowadays" vs "nowaday"

"Nowadays" is used when comparing the way things are in the present to the way things were in the distant past.
Tip: If you aren't making this kind of comparison, don't use "nowadays." "Currently" or "presently" would be a better fit.

Last Updated: March 20, 2019

nowadays

This is correct

The use of "nowadays" is limited to instances when a comparison is being made between the present and a prior time in history. (The comparison can be stated in the sentence, or it can be implied.)

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Some examples from our editors:

  • CDs used to be a popular item, but nowadays, most people get music from streaming services.
  • Nowadays, kids don't have as much independence as they used to.
  • I don't like the design of that new handbag, but I guess it's in style nowadays.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • today
  • currently
  • now

nowaday

This is not correct. Don't use this phrase.

"Nowadays" is always written with an "s" at the end of the word.

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Some alternatives from our editors:

  • nowadays
  • today
  • currently
  • now

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