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adv

nowadays

NOW-uh-dayz
adv
1
In the present time, as opposed to the past.
"Nowadays most people book their holidays online."

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In plain EnglishThese days; in modern times, in contrast with how things used to be.

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_____ most people book their holidays online.

Etymology

From Middle English, literally "now" + "adays" (meaning "in these days").

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