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now
Definition
(noun) the momentary present
Example Sentence
Now is a good time to do it
it worked up to right now
Definition
(adv) in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
Example Sentence
President Kennedy now calls in the National Guard
Washington now decides to cross the Delaware
the ship is now listing to port
Definition
(adv) in these times
Synonyms
:
nowadays
,
today
Example Sentence
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
Definition
(adv) used to preface a command or reproof or request
Example Sentence
now hear this!
now pay attention
Definition
(adv) at the present moment
Synonyms
:
at present
Example Sentence
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
Definition
(adv) without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
Synonyms
:
at once
,
directly
,
forthwith
,
immediately
,
instantly
,
like a shot
,
right away
,
straight off
,
straightaway
Example Sentence
he answered immediately
found an answer straightaway
an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith
Come here now!
Definition
(adv) (prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity
Example Sentence
Now the next problem is...
Definition
(adv) in the immediate past
Example Sentence
told me just now
Word used in video below:
text: and now now now you're over me
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