Definition of
now is the dictionary form of nower Definition of now
1
[ adverb ] at the present moment

Synonyms

at_present

Examples

"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"

2
[ adverb ] in these times

Synonyms

today nowadays

Examples

"it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished"- Nancy Mitford "we now rarely see horse-drawn vehicles on city streets" "today almost every home has television"

3
[ adverb ] in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

Examples

"President Kennedy now calls in the National Guard" "Washington now decides to cross the Delaware" "the ship is now listing to port"

4
[ adverb ] (prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity

Examples

"Now the next problem is..."

5
[ adverb ] used to preface a command or reproof or request

Examples

"now hear this!" "now pay attention"

6
[ adverb ] without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

Synonyms

immediately at_once right_away directly instantly forthwith straightaway straight_off like_a_shot in_real_time

Examples

"he answered immediately" "found an answer straightaway" "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith" "Come here now!"

7
[ adverb ] without delay; with no time intervening

Synonyms

immediately at_once right_away instantly directly straightaway forthwith in_real_time

Examples

"he answered immediately" "found an answer straightaway" "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith" "Come here now!"

8
[ noun ] the momentary present

Examples

"Now is a good time to do it" "it worked up to right now"

9
[ adverb ] in the immediate past

Examples

"told me just now"

10
[ interjection ] interjection, to resume

Synonyms

well_then well

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