as of now
/æz əv naʊ/at the present time; currently
As of now, the company has 500 employees worldwide.
This indicates the current number of employees.
As of now, we are not accepting new applications.
This means applications are currently closed.
Often used in formal or business contexts to specify the current status of something.
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💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
While 'as of now' is neutral, 'as of yet' is more formal and often used in negative sentences (e.g., 'We have not received the documents as of yet').
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Redundancy
Do not use 'as of now' with 'currently' or 'right now' in the same sentence, as it is redundant.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 'as of' (indicating a point in time) and 'now' (the present moment).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in formal and informal contexts to refer to the current state of affairs. Often used in business, news, and official communications.