What is another word for before now?

Pronunciation: [bɪfˌɔː nˈa͡ʊ] (IPA)

Before now is a phrase commonly used to refer to events, experiences and objects that occurred at some point in the past. There are several synonyms for this phrase that can be used interchangeably depending on the context of the sentence. For instance, phrases such as previously, formerly, once, heretofore and hitherto can be used in place of before now. Formerly is an excellent replacement for before now when talking about past affiliations. Once, on the other hand, can be used to reference something that occurred at a particular moment in the past. In a nutshell, these synonyms can add variety to the language and make the sentence flow better.

What are the hypernyms for Before now?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for before now?

Antonyms for the phrase "before now" are those that depict the present or future rather than the past. Such antonyms include "henceforth," which means from this point on, or "hitherto," which conveys that something has been ongoing until now. Another antonym is "forthcoming," which suggests that an event or action is about to happen shortly. "Later" and "subsequently" are also antonyms for "before now," as they both relate to something yet to occur in the future. In contrast, words like "already" and "previously" denote that the event has already taken place.

What are the antonyms for Before now?

Famous quotes with Before now

  • I am an old sinner; and if God had designed mercy for me, he would have called me home to himself before now.
    David Brainerd
  • I have, before now, waited for a pen to perform a macro.
    Terry Pratchett
  • Where I have been before now and where I am presently is/will be nothing to be compared to where God is gradually taking me to. Guess what? I'm not skeptical about that. For, I'm a potential success. Oh! Yes, I have what it takes to emerge a success story and I will surely/eventually become a big time success story.
    Emeasoba George
  • I don't believe in coincidence. I mean, all things happen for a reason and for a lesson too. Yes, you just heard me right. Everything that do happen under this planet earth/world whether good or bad, favourable or unfavourable is meant for a reason and for a lesson to be learnt by all humans. Now, that infers, nothing goes for nothing. You've got to accept the above fact. Because, even the scripture has said it long ago before now in ROMANS 8 : 28. It says, all things work together for good of them that love God i.e. even that your so seemed failure, disappointments, setbacks and stuffs like that, will sooner or later turn out for your good/betterment. Oh! Yes, that's just what will be your fate/portion. If only you do believe/accept the above fact. For, until you believe, that's when you will surely see/receive from God. Scripture reference JOHN 11 : 40. Never forget, whatever you undoubtedly believe in, definitely works for you and never against you. That is that.
    Emeasoba George
  • Worry/Regret over nothing, if you've been worrying/regretting over anything before now. Because, worrying/regretting over and over again is as good as adding/rubbing salt to/on your own injury i.e. each time you decide to worry/regret over anything, be it your past life, mistakes, failures, disappointments and things like that, you are unknowingly worsening the case/matter in question. Yes, of course, that's just what you will end up doing to your own self/the case/matter involved. Although, I do know that some issues/matters do seem worrisome/regrettable like loss of job/opportunity. But regardless of that, rather than worrying/regretting over that/any other thing, pray about the/your case/issue. For surely, prayers can change your condition /case for the good. So, dare to worry/regret over nothing hence forth. Instead, pray over anything/everything.
    Emeasoba George

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