English dictionary
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English noun: now | |||
| 1. | now (time) the momentary present | ||
| Samples | Now is a good time to do it. It worked up to right now. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | nowadays, present | ||
English adverb: now | |||
| 1. | now in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events | ||
| Samples | President Kennedy now calls in the National Guard. Washington now decides to cross the Delaware. The ship is now listing to port. | ||
| 2. | now in these times | ||
| Samples | It is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished. We now rarely see horse-drawn vehicles on city streets. Today almost every home has television. | ||
| Synonyms | nowadays, today | ||
| 3. | now used to preface a command or reproof or request | ||
| Samples | Now hear this!. Now pay attention. | ||
| 4. | now at the present moment | ||
| Samples | Goods now on sale. The now-aging dictator. They are now abroad. He is busy at present writing a new novel. It could happen any time now. | ||
| Synonyms | at present | ||
| 5. | now without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening | ||
| Samples | He answered immediately. Found an answer straightaway. An official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith. Come here now!. | ||
| Synonyms | at once, directly, forthwith, immediately, instantly, like a shot, right away, straight off, straightaway | ||
| 6. | now (prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity | ||
| Samples | Now the next problem is.... | ||
| 7. | now in the immediate past | ||
| Samples | Told me just now. | ||
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