up to now

/ʌp tu noʊ/
phraseIntermediate
formalinformal

until the present moment or time

Up to now, the project has been successful.

The project has been successful until this point in time.

Up to now, I haven't received any feedback.

I haven't received any feedback until the current moment.

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This phrase is commonly used to summarize events or situations up to the present time.

Collocations

up to nowuntil the present moment

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

so farphrase
until the present moment
until nowphrase
up to the present time

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Formal Contexts

In formal writing or professional settings, 'up to now' can be used to summarize progress or achievements.

Synonyms

Consider using synonyms like 'so far' or 'thus far' for variety in your writing.

Gold Rule

Temporal Reference

Always use 'up to now' to refer to a time frame that includes the present moment.

📖Word Origin

The phrase 'up to now' is a combination of the preposition 'up' and the adverb 'now', indicating a time frame extending to the present moment.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to events or situations that have occurred up to the current time.

Word Breakdown

up
to or toward a higher point or position
preposition
+
to
indicating direction or limit
preposition
+
now
at the present time
adverb
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