These days
adverb
In the current time or period.
People seem to be more health conscious these days.
Often appears as...
- more common these days
- happening these days
Usage tips
Colloquial
adverb
Used to show a noticeable change from past.
I don't see him around much these days.
Often appears as...
- see these days
- much these days
adverb
In the current time or period.
People seem to be more health conscious these days.
Often appears as...
- more common these days
- happening these days
Usage tips
Colloquial
adverb
Used to show a noticeable change from past.
I don't see him around much these days.
Often appears as...
- see these days
- much these days
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Time Relevance
Describes ongoing trends or habits, suggesting something is not a temporary situation.
Online shopping is really taking over these days.
Pro Tip 2/3Current Contrast
Implies a contrast with the past without specifying how long 'these days' have lasted.
Kids often prefer tablets over toys these days.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Shift
Points to broader societal changes that are recognized by many.
There's a strong focus on environmental issues these days.
Pro Tip 1/3Time Relevance
Describes ongoing trends or habits, suggesting something is not a temporary situation.
Online shopping is really taking over these days.
Pro Tip 2/3Current Contrast
Implies a contrast with the past without specifying how long 'these days' have lasted.
Kids often prefer tablets over toys these days.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Shift
Points to broader societal changes that are recognized by many.
There's a strong focus on environmental issues these days.
Pro Tip 1/3Time Relevance
Describes ongoing trends or habits, suggesting something is not a temporary situation.
Online shopping is really taking over these days.
Pro Tip 2/3Current Contrast
Implies a contrast with the past without specifying how long 'these days' have lasted.
Kids often prefer tablets over toys these days.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Shift
Points to broader societal changes that are recognized by many.
There's a strong focus on environmental issues these days.
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