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up to now
/ʌp tu noʊ/
until the present moment
Up to now, we have completed all the preparations.
This means everything has been prepared until the current time.
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.
This phrase is commonly used to summarize events or situations up to the present time.
Collocations
up to nowuntil the present moment
Related Phrases
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
prepositionto
indicating direction or limit
prepositionnow
at the present time
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