Definition of now in English:

now

adverb naʊ

1At the present time or moment.
where are you living now?
it's the most popular style of jazz right now
not now, I'm late
they should be back by now
Example sentencesExamples
- I find it ironic that now there is a campaign to give these places privileged tax status.
- Thanks to previous posters, I now have a general idea of what cultural studies is.
- She omitted to mention that my son from my previous marriage now lives with me.
- In fact, it's only because of the current state of society that they can't do so right now.
- The Daily Echo's findings are now in the hands of those responsible for our schools.
- Jobs which may have previously required one man now often require two men to lift the glass into place.
- They operated on him this afternoon so hopefully he'll be fast asleep by now.
- This switch is darkly ironic, because hippos are now much rarer than African elephants.
- So it seems right now that we are in a moment when the future is still unborn and the past is not quite dead.
- We are now told by a previous owner of the cottage that the fields flood at least once a year.
- A large hall was built in Rathbane, which now echoes to the clack of timber for indoor hurling.
- As a result, cases that were previously tried locally, now have to be taken to Chippenham.
- I am not interested in coaching at the moment, and can't say right now if I ever will be.
- Stafford Smith concedes that Britain is much more active now than in previous years.
- By now you will be impressed with the results of your workouts and training program.
- In my world view, this life we are living right now is all we have, and thus every moment of it should be enjoyed.
- There is an order about things now that never existed in the previous regime.
- Ironically one is now safer wandering the streets of Luxor than in many European cities.
- I'm now hoping that one of the Echo's readers can help return the item to its rightful owner.
- She quite likes me by now and I find she trails behind me like a lost puppy.
- Land that had once supported eight or nine different crops and animals now grew only one.
Synonyms
at the moment, at present, just now, right now, at the present time, at the present moment, at this time, at this moment in time, currently, here and now
North American presently
British informal at the minute
nowadays, today, these days, in this day and age
in the present climate, things being what they are, in the present circumstances
rare contemporarily
1. 1.1 At the time directly following the present moment; immediately.
  if we leave now we can be home by ten
  I'd rather do it now than leave it till later
  Example sentencesExamples
  Crucial test events will now have to take place with construction workers on site.
  They are trying to pre-empt this decision by setting up a shadow board of directors now.
  Please put pressure on the council to clear it now, before the grass grows again.
  It seems clear the board should now opt for a safe pair of hands to get the club back to the status its fans deserve.
  Go through this and a wide tarmac lane is now followed straight ahead for the next half a mile or so all the way back to Disley.
  Book now for January, and the cream of the country crop is yours for the snaffling.
  So I'm off to update my blog now so follow the URL above to get my reflections on the past few days.
  Don't bury your head in the sand hoping it will go away, sort it out now before the situation gets worse.
  The hall requires care and attention now if it is to serve the community in the future.
  This will now clear the way for the council to enter into a contract with the developer.
  The group come from a range of different schools and will now be working hard to get the grades they need.
  Climate change is a global problem that needs addressing now for the sake of future generations.
  City of York Council must now go directly to the people of York, and ask them which system they want to see.
  Just what shape this will take under Gerbeau will now be the subject of heated discussion.
  It is better to focus our attention on that now than to be distracted by anything else.
  It is why he won't delay making the decision about the direction his career will now take.
  You should now see a different random header graphic each time you load this page.
  It's not pleasant to contemplate, but if you sign up now you needn't consider it again.
  Much of the company's effort will now be directed towards trying to retain the franchise.
  If you are nursing losses on Isas or other investments, on no account sell now.
  The sender and receiver now carry out the following steps to ensure delivery of the present.
  Talks will now be held to draw up blueprints for modern, accessible facilities for the town.
  I'm now off to clear some furniture in readiness for workmen arriving early tomorrow.
  Synonyms
  at once, straight away, right away, right now, this minute, this instant, immediately, instantly, directly, without further/more ado, promptly, without delay, as soon as possible
  French tout de suite
  informal pronto, straight off, a.s.a.p., toot sweet
  archaic straightway, instanter
2. 1.2 Under the present circumstances; as a result of something that has recently happened.
  it is now clear that we should not pursue this policy
  I didn't receive the letter, but it hardly matters now
  Example sentencesExamples
  Banter or insults that in the past would have been brushed off with a smile or a riposte are now made a matter for the police.
  From Foxwood, there are now four buses an hour to the Theatre Royal and hospital.
  I can see their expression and hear their tone of voice now, clear as anything.
  There are now four galleries, and the pubs have been supplemented by dainty cafés.
  The Villagers have now lost four matches and are down to fifth in the table.
  York now go bottom with four clubs battling to avoid the two relegation places.
  She has now had four seven-hour chemotherapy sessions in an attempt to shrink the cancer.
  We know now that the length of the year is changing in the sixth decimal place over a person's lifetime.
  His promotion means there are now four MPs from Yorkshire and Humber in the Cabinet.
  It is pretty clear now that he will not be returning to these shores.
  How long that majority will remain in current circumstances must now be open to doubt.
  Last year, a full-time warden was laid off and now there are just four people living there.
  Banstead are now unbeaten in four games, conceding just one goal in that time.
  We now have four paper millionaires this year, and it's all young guys out of universities.
  Because he has been in custody since last July, Pickard will now be released in four months.
  However, now it's clear this was the first stage in a plan to close them down.
  It is sadly ironic that now there may have to be a criminal investigation over a very similar matter.
  It is very clear now that the company is encouraging its employee to start blogging.
  He is now being referred by his family doctor to a specialist as a result of the tests.
  Her condition has deteriorated recently, and she now struggles to walk up stairs.
  Whether it was actually any good or not scarcely matters now: it cheered a lot of people up in a grim time.
  Synonyms
  today, the present time, the here and now, this day and age, the present moment, the time being
3. 1.3 On this further occasion, typically as the latest in a series of annoying situations or events.
  what do you want now?
  Example sentencesExamples
  He is now refusing to come along because he wants his own event.
4. 1.4 Used to emphasize a particular length of time.
  they've been married four years now
  Example sentencesExamples
  I have had this metal frame on for four weeks now and have to wear it for another eight weeks.
  He has been under effective house arrest for almost a year now, guarded by four police officers.
  Football has been a business for many years now but only recently has it been laid open.
  It's down for an unprecedented length of time now and it's keeping people away from our centre.
  The idea of working with cabinets and objects has been on my mind for more than four years now.
  Lady Veronica had been the editor for four years now and before that she was sub-editor.
  I have been playing reserve team football for three, four years now and this is the next step up for me.
  To be honest I've been looking at this for a while now, but only recently decided to go for it.
  It has to be three or four years now since the double yellow lines were put in place!
  Branch chair Andy Black has had MND for nearly four years now and is no longer able to walk.
  It's four weeks now since the offer, and all the steps are in place for the sale to proceed.
  My sleep pattern has been off for quite a while now, no matter how hard I try and set it back on the right track.
  For three or four days now New York has been enfolded in the soft grey light of winter.
  She had a severe stroke about four years ago now and lives in a nursing home.
  You've been awake for four seconds now and already your frame of reference has vanished.
  He's been flirting with me for a few weeks now and has recently taken it up a step.
  Ghost Rider is a project that I've been linked to for about four years now it seems.
  Eileen's been with the Princes Trust for four or five months now and she's very happy.
  I've lived here four months now, and still barely know the place, so went to the library.
  It's been a disgrace for three or four years now and the residents and people who have to use it deserve better.
5. 1.5 (in a narrative or account of past events) at the time spoken of or referred to.
  she was nineteen now, and she was alone
  Example sentencesExamples
  Max ignored that remark, on his third mouthful now, but he spoke after he swallowed.
  I frowned at my brother as he clutched his suitcase to his chest and walked past me, now not daring to look at me.
  It was a different woman who now confidently walked into the consulting room.
  Down he went for the second time but it was clear now that he had nothing to keep his dangerous predator at bay.
  For a while it looked as if the ruin of the province of Britain would now ironically be achieved at Roman hands.
  Trays of pills were now delivered in clear bags, so couriers were able to check labels.
  The cell he was in now was no different from the one he had been in before.
  Cookery books became ever more numerous, directed now at servants as well as housewives.
  The man who entered was not at all fazed by the anger that was now directed at him.
  We were on course now, following the postage stamp sign and heading straight for the museum.
  As Carl glanced over his shoulder he instantly recognised the man now following them.
  She had now turned to look directly at her mother, who still held her by the shoulders.
  It had rained continuously for the previous two days, but the sun was out now and the forecast good.
  He had shuffled to the edge and was now standing directly above her with a smirk on his face.
  Up until then Callum had just been sitting quietly watching the bookworm, but now he spoke up.
  Saria has lied about things relating to him in the past and now Miriam and Paul both lied to get Paul in the frame.
  The problem now, as the directors of the group saw it, was how to get rid of Clarke.
  Of course, it was now clear that misleading me was the whole point of this little game.
  What Ken said about her was true, but she was over him now, and just recently, too.
  The first had said two thousand, the second four and now a third too was having a go.
2Used, especially in conversation, to draw attention to a particular statement or point in a narrative.
now, my first impulse was to run away
I don't like Scotch. Now, if it had been Irish Whiskey you'd offered me
3Used in a request, instruction, or question, typically to give a slight emphasis to one's words.
we can hardly send her back, now can we?
run along now
Example sentencesExamples
- I now write to request those who have not yet responded to do so as soon as possible.
- With these points in mind, consider now some sentences with the word photograph.
- Ok so this is fact and many of us bear the marks of those conquests but now answer this question.
- Will those who were duped into believing Galloway was speaking for them now come out and say he no longer does?
1. 3.1 Used when pausing or considering one's next words.
  let me see now, oh yes, I remember
4Used at the end of an ironic question echoing a previous statement.
‘Mum says you might let me have some of your stamps.’ ‘Does she now?’

conjunction naʊ

As a consequence of the fact.
they spent a lot of time together now that he had retired
now you mention it, I haven't seen her around for ages
Example sentencesExamples
- Blighty is sure that now he's drawn attention to it the English fans will leave him alone.
- So now you know the words to our song, pretty soon you'll all be singing along.
- Right, I will just ask Miss Weekes to lead the questions now that we have reconvened.
- Presumably now the formaldehyde has cleared from his brain, he has woken up to the meaning of what he said.
- Lee Ryan is happy that he is free to speak his mind now that he is embarking on a solo career apart from Blue.
- Will he be prompted to give up his criminal activities now that he can afford to live in luxury?
- It's farcical situation, more so now that so many clubs are living hand to mouth.

adjective naʊ

informal

Fashionable or up to date.
see more of what's now during our autumn catwalk show
Example sentencesExamples
- Zen perfection: it's so very Fifties, so very now.

Phrases

for now

Until a later time.
that's all the news there is for now
Example sentencesExamples
- So for now, the gym will do just fine. I must like it - I even went in on my day off!
- Maybe I'd find my own ground someday, but for now I am too much in love with the vagabond in me.
- The mailing address post office box will remain open for now, until other arrangements are made.
- But he says the five-year sentences were strict enough to get the right message across for now.
- Only a series of eleventh-hour conversations persuaded him to hold his fire - at least for now.
- But for now, it is the angry voices of Britain's inner cities which are being heard the loudest.
- I am naturally intense and a poor sleeper, but for now I have ceased to suffer from insomnia.
- I promise I'll write to you when I get a chance but for now I'll only speak to you in my mind.
- I'm told that one of the rules of being a lady is to avoid revealing everything all at once, so I'll leave it at this for now.
- So please dispose of rubbish thoughtfully, and keep it to the minimum for now.
Synonyms
for the time being, for the moment, for the present, for the meantime, for a little while

now and again (or then)

From time to time.
she walked quickly, pausing now and again for them to catch up
Example sentencesExamples
- As well as just watching a video it is a good idea to pause it every now and then and make notes on any facts you didn't know.
- I will watch over you from the sidelines and perhaps, now and then, venture a comment.
- Every now and then, something came up which would completely knock you sideways.
- Do not use it as a major cooking oil, but you can use it now and then for flavoring.
- He may come across as a bit doddery now and then, but when it comes to his one true passion the brain is as sharp as ever.
- Politics is not the sole focus of this blog, but the subject does pop up now and again.
- My only complaint is that the bouncers seem to get a little picky on the dress code now and then.
- Do either of you have the urge to break out and be the centre of attention now and then?
- They do this by going back to the consumers every now and then with an increase in fees.
- You will need to top up with chicken stock every now and then to stop it drying out.
Synonyms
occasionally, now and then, from time to time, sometimes, every so often, now and again, every now and again, at times, on occasion, on occasions, on the odd occasion, once in a while, every once in a while

now now

Used as an expression of mild remonstrance.
now now, that's not the way to behave
Example sentencesExamples
- Now now now, Ryan, what are you doing, trying to get yourself killed?
- Oh now now Mrs. Farmer Bob, you're hyperventilating, here, let me help you sit back up.
- Now now, don't get carried away, sir.

now —, now —

At one moment —, at the next —
a wind whipped about the house, now this way, now that

now or never

Used to convey urgency.
it was now or never—I had to move fast
Example sentencesExamples
- But the problem that I face now is that I think we are so deep into this - we are so far down this road - that it is now or never.
- It's now or never for his generation of republicans.
- But at that moment in the hospital, I knew it was now or never.
- It's now or never, the land must be returned to the people.
- I decided I wanted to do something creative, and it was now or never.
- It was the last day of her trip, and it was now or never.
- On the one hand we might never again have the chance; it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, now or never.
- In some cases they have worked in a job they hated for years and they realise it is now or never if they want to do something more meaningful with their lives.
- With the veterans gone, it is now or never for Pressley.
- Friends of the Earth GM campaigner Clare Oxborrow said: ‘It really is now or never if we want to stop the introduction of GM crops in this country.’

now then

1Used to get someone's attention or to invite a response.
now then, who's for a coffee?
2Used as an expression of mild remonstrance or warning.
now then, Emily, I think Sarah has suffered enough
Example sentencesExamples
- Now then, now then - Sir Jimmy Savile OBE is all set to help Otley's Christmas lights switch-on a much brighter affair this year.
- Now then now then guys and gals, I'll give you two points for the name of the song and five points for the name of the band.

now you're talking

An expression of enthusiastic agreement or approval.
The Beatles! Now you're talking!

Derivatives

nowness

noun

Newness and nowness lends successful Pop a temporary sheen that is quickly tarnished.
Example sentencesExamples
- In spite of the crispness and perpetually constructed nowness of data that that appears on screen with each electrical pulse, no matter when it was written, faithfully reconstructed images of the past now fade with their familiarity.
- Santayana offered another metaphor: ‘The essence of nowness runs like fire along the fuse of time.’
- Several wise minds weighed in with their own interpretations of nowness and nature, and, to heighten the moment, the instructor read aloud from the preface to Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass.
- The nowness of everything is absolutely wondrous.

Origin

Old English nū, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch nu, German nun, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin nunc and Greek nun.

Rhymes

allow, avow, Bilbao, Bissau, bough, bow, bow-wow, brow, cacao, chow, ciao, cow, dhow, Dow, endow, Foochow, Frau, Hangzhou, Hough, how, Howe, kowtow, Lao, Liao, Macao, Macau, miaow, Mindanao, mow, ow, Palau, plough (US plow), pow, prow, row, scow, Slough, sough, sow, Tao, thou, vow, wow, Yangshao

now¹

adverbnounaʊ

1At the present time or moment.
where are you living now?
it's the most popular style of jazz right now
not now, I'm late
after preposition they should be back by now
Example sentencesExamples
- There is an order about things now that never existed in the previous regime.
- She omitted to mention that my son from my previous marriage now lives with me.
- As a result, cases that were previously tried locally, now have to be taken to Chippenham.
- By now you will be impressed with the results of your workouts and training program.
- We are now told by a previous owner of the cottage that the fields flood at least once a year.
- They operated on him this afternoon so hopefully he'll be fast asleep by now.
- Ironically one is now safer wandering the streets of Luxor than in many European cities.
- Stafford Smith concedes that Britain is much more active now than in previous years.
- In fact, it's only because of the current state of society that they can't do so right now.
- I'm now hoping that one of the Echo's readers can help return the item to its rightful owner.
- A large hall was built in Rathbane, which now echoes to the clack of timber for indoor hurling.
- In my world view, this life we are living right now is all we have, and thus every moment of it should be enjoyed.
- I find it ironic that now there is a campaign to give these places privileged tax status.
- The Daily Echo's findings are now in the hands of those responsible for our schools.
- Thanks to previous posters, I now have a general idea of what cultural studies is.
- Jobs which may have previously required one man now often require two men to lift the glass into place.
- I am not interested in coaching at the moment, and can't say right now if I ever will be.
- She quite likes me by now and I find she trails behind me like a lost puppy.
- So it seems right now that we are in a moment when the future is still unborn and the past is not quite dead.
- Land that had once supported eight or nine different crops and animals now grew only one.
- This switch is darkly ironic, because hippos are now much rarer than African elephants.
Synonyms
at the moment, at present, just now, right now, at the present time, at the present moment, at this time, at this moment in time, currently, here and now
nowadays, today, these days, in this day and age
1. 1.1 At the time directly following the present moment; immediately.
  if we leave now we can be home by ten
  I'd rather do it now than leave it till later
  Example sentencesExamples
  It seems clear the board should now opt for a safe pair of hands to get the club back to the status its fans deserve.
  It is better to focus our attention on that now than to be distracted by anything else.
  They are trying to pre-empt this decision by setting up a shadow board of directors now.
  Climate change is a global problem that needs addressing now for the sake of future generations.
  Just what shape this will take under Gerbeau will now be the subject of heated discussion.
  Go through this and a wide tarmac lane is now followed straight ahead for the next half a mile or so all the way back to Disley.
  The sender and receiver now carry out the following steps to ensure delivery of the present.
  Don't bury your head in the sand hoping it will go away, sort it out now before the situation gets worse.
  Please put pressure on the council to clear it now, before the grass grows again.
  It is why he won't delay making the decision about the direction his career will now take.
  You should now see a different random header graphic each time you load this page.
  Crucial test events will now have to take place with construction workers on site.
  Talks will now be held to draw up blueprints for modern, accessible facilities for the town.
  I'm now off to clear some furniture in readiness for workmen arriving early tomorrow.
  So I'm off to update my blog now so follow the URL above to get my reflections on the past few days.
  The group come from a range of different schools and will now be working hard to get the grades they need.
  This will now clear the way for the council to enter into a contract with the developer.
  If you are nursing losses on Isas or other investments, on no account sell now.
  Much of the company's effort will now be directed towards trying to retain the franchise.
  City of York Council must now go directly to the people of York, and ask them which system they want to see.
  It's not pleasant to contemplate, but if you sign up now you needn't consider it again.
  The hall requires care and attention now if it is to serve the community in the future.
  Book now for January, and the cream of the country crop is yours for the snaffling.
  Synonyms
  at once, straight away, right away, right now, this minute, this instant, immediately, instantly, directly, without further ado, without more ado, promptly, without delay, as soon as possible
2. 1.2 Under the present circumstances; as a result of something that has recently happened.
  it is now clear that we should not pursue this policy
  I didn't receive the letter, but it hardly matters now
  Example sentencesExamples
  It is very clear now that the company is encouraging its employee to start blogging.
  There are now four galleries, and the pubs have been supplemented by dainty cafés.
  The Villagers have now lost four matches and are down to fifth in the table.
  She has now had four seven-hour chemotherapy sessions in an attempt to shrink the cancer.
  From Foxwood, there are now four buses an hour to the Theatre Royal and hospital.
  He is now being referred by his family doctor to a specialist as a result of the tests.
  Whether it was actually any good or not scarcely matters now: it cheered a lot of people up in a grim time.
  Last year, a full-time warden was laid off and now there are just four people living there.
  We know now that the length of the year is changing in the sixth decimal place over a person's lifetime.
  We now have four paper millionaires this year, and it's all young guys out of universities.
  It is pretty clear now that he will not be returning to these shores.
  It is sadly ironic that now there may have to be a criminal investigation over a very similar matter.
  York now go bottom with four clubs battling to avoid the two relegation places.
  Because he has been in custody since last July, Pickard will now be released in four months.
  However, now it's clear this was the first stage in a plan to close them down.
  I can see their expression and hear their tone of voice now, clear as anything.
  How long that majority will remain in current circumstances must now be open to doubt.
  Her condition has deteriorated recently, and she now struggles to walk up stairs.
  Banstead are now unbeaten in four games, conceding just one goal in that time.
  His promotion means there are now four MPs from Yorkshire and Humber in the Cabinet.
  Banter or insults that in the past would have been brushed off with a smile or a riposte are now made a matter for the police.
  Synonyms
  today, the present time, the here and now, this day and age, the present moment, the time being
3. 1.3 On this further occasion, typically as the latest in a series of annoying situations or events.
  what do you want now?
  Example sentencesExamples
  He is now refusing to come along because he wants his own event.
4. 1.4 Used to emphasize a particular length of time.
  they've been married four years now
  Example sentencesExamples
  Lady Veronica had been the editor for four years now and before that she was sub-editor.
  He has been under effective house arrest for almost a year now, guarded by four police officers.
  For three or four days now New York has been enfolded in the soft grey light of winter.
  Ghost Rider is a project that I've been linked to for about four years now it seems.
  It's down for an unprecedented length of time now and it's keeping people away from our centre.
  I have been playing reserve team football for three, four years now and this is the next step up for me.
  The idea of working with cabinets and objects has been on my mind for more than four years now.
  She had a severe stroke about four years ago now and lives in a nursing home.
  It has to be three or four years now since the double yellow lines were put in place!
  You've been awake for four seconds now and already your frame of reference has vanished.
  My sleep pattern has been off for quite a while now, no matter how hard I try and set it back on the right track.
  Football has been a business for many years now but only recently has it been laid open.
  He's been flirting with me for a few weeks now and has recently taken it up a step.
  It's four weeks now since the offer, and all the steps are in place for the sale to proceed.
  I've lived here four months now, and still barely know the place, so went to the library.
  To be honest I've been looking at this for a while now, but only recently decided to go for it.
  Branch chair Andy Black has had MND for nearly four years now and is no longer able to walk.
  Eileen's been with the Princes Trust for four or five months now and she's very happy.
  It's been a disgrace for three or four years now and the residents and people who have to use it deserve better.
  I have had this metal frame on for four weeks now and have to wear it for another eight weeks.
5. 1.5 (in a narrative or account of past events) at the time spoken of or referred to.
  she was nineteen now, and she was alone
  it had happened three times now
  Example sentencesExamples
  Up until then Callum had just been sitting quietly watching the bookworm, but now he spoke up.
  The man who entered was not at all fazed by the anger that was now directed at him.
  We were on course now, following the postage stamp sign and heading straight for the museum.
  As Carl glanced over his shoulder he instantly recognised the man now following them.
  Down he went for the second time but it was clear now that he had nothing to keep his dangerous predator at bay.
  The problem now, as the directors of the group saw it, was how to get rid of Clarke.
  Saria has lied about things relating to him in the past and now Miriam and Paul both lied to get Paul in the frame.
  I frowned at my brother as he clutched his suitcase to his chest and walked past me, now not daring to look at me.
  It was a different woman who now confidently walked into the consulting room.
  Trays of pills were now delivered in clear bags, so couriers were able to check labels.
  The cell he was in now was no different from the one he had been in before.
  She had now turned to look directly at her mother, who still held her by the shoulders.
  Max ignored that remark, on his third mouthful now, but he spoke after he swallowed.
  It had rained continuously for the previous two days, but the sun was out now and the forecast good.
  What Ken said about her was true, but she was over him now, and just recently, too.
  Of course, it was now clear that misleading me was the whole point of this little game.
  He had shuffled to the edge and was now standing directly above her with a smirk on his face.
  The first had said two thousand, the second four and now a third too was having a go.
  For a while it looked as if the ruin of the province of Britain would now ironically be achieved at Roman hands.
  Cookery books became ever more numerous, directed now at servants as well as housewives.
2Used, especially in conversation, to draw attention to a particular statement or point in a narrative.
now, my first impulse was to run away
I don't like Scotch. Now, if it had been Irish Whiskey you'd offered me
3Used in or as a request, instruction, or question, typically to give a slight emphasis to one's words.
we can hardly send her back, now can we?
run along now
now, if you'll excuse me?
Example sentencesExamples
- Will those who were duped into believing Galloway was speaking for them now come out and say he no longer does?
- I now write to request those who have not yet responded to do so as soon as possible.
- With these points in mind, consider now some sentences with the word photograph.
- Ok so this is fact and many of us bear the marks of those conquests but now answer this question.
1. 3.1 Used when pausing or considering one's next words.
  let me see now, oh yes, I remember
4Used at the end of an ironic question echoing a previous statement.
“Mom says for you to give me some of your stamps.” “Does she now?”

conjunctionnounaʊ

As a consequence of the fact.
they spent a lot of time together now that he had retired
now that you mention it, I haven't seen her around for ages
Example sentencesExamples
- Presumably now the formaldehyde has cleared from his brain, he has woken up to the meaning of what he said.
- It's farcical situation, more so now that so many clubs are living hand to mouth.
- Will he be prompted to give up his criminal activities now that he can afford to live in luxury?
- Lee Ryan is happy that he is free to speak his mind now that he is embarking on a solo career apart from Blue.
- Blighty is sure that now he's drawn attention to it the English fans will leave him alone.
- Right, I will just ask Miss Weekes to lead the questions now that we have reconvened.
- So now you know the words to our song, pretty soon you'll all be singing along.

adjectivenounaʊ

informal

Fashionable or up to date.
seventies disco dancing—very now
Example sentencesExamples
- Zen perfection: it's so very Fifties, so very now.

Phrases

for now

Until a later time.
that's all the news there is for now
Example sentencesExamples
- Maybe I'd find my own ground someday, but for now I am too much in love with the vagabond in me.
- I am naturally intense and a poor sleeper, but for now I have ceased to suffer from insomnia.
- Only a series of eleventh-hour conversations persuaded him to hold his fire - at least for now.
- So please dispose of rubbish thoughtfully, and keep it to the minimum for now.
- I promise I'll write to you when I get a chance but for now I'll only speak to you in my mind.
- But for now, it is the angry voices of Britain's inner cities which are being heard the loudest.
- But he says the five-year sentences were strict enough to get the right message across for now.
- The mailing address post office box will remain open for now, until other arrangements are made.
- So for now, the gym will do just fine. I must like it - I even went in on my day off!
- I'm told that one of the rules of being a lady is to avoid revealing everything all at once, so I'll leave it at this for now.
Synonyms
for the time being, for the moment, for the present, for the meantime, for a little while

now and again (or then)

From time to time.
Example sentencesExamples
- You will need to top up with chicken stock every now and then to stop it drying out.
- As well as just watching a video it is a good idea to pause it every now and then and make notes on any facts you didn't know.
- Politics is not the sole focus of this blog, but the subject does pop up now and again.
- I will watch over you from the sidelines and perhaps, now and then, venture a comment.
- They do this by going back to the consumers every now and then with an increase in fees.
- My only complaint is that the bouncers seem to get a little picky on the dress code now and then.
- He may come across as a bit doddery now and then, but when it comes to his one true passion the brain is as sharp as ever.
- Every now and then, something came up which would completely knock you sideways.
- Do not use it as a major cooking oil, but you can use it now and then for flavoring.
- Do either of you have the urge to break out and be the centre of attention now and then?
Synonyms
occasionally, now and then, from time to time, sometimes, every so often, now and again, every now and again, at times, on occasion, on occasions, on the odd occasion, once in a while, every once in a while

now now

Used as an expression of mild remonstrance.
now now, that's not the way to behave
Example sentencesExamples
- Now now now, Ryan, what are you doing, trying to get yourself killed?
- Oh now now Mrs. Farmer Bob, you're hyperventilating, here, let me help you sit back up.
- Now now, don't get carried away, sir.

now —, now —

At one moment —, at the next —
a wind whipped about the house, now this way, now that

now or never

Used to convey urgency.
it was now or never—I had to move fast
Example sentencesExamples
- With the veterans gone, it is now or never for Pressley.
- But at that moment in the hospital, I knew it was now or never.
- It was the last day of her trip, and it was now or never.
- On the one hand we might never again have the chance; it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, now or never.
- In some cases they have worked in a job they hated for years and they realise it is now or never if they want to do something more meaningful with their lives.
- Friends of the Earth GM campaigner Clare Oxborrow said: ‘It really is now or never if we want to stop the introduction of GM crops in this country.’
- It's now or never for his generation of republicans.
- It's now or never, the land must be returned to the people.
- I decided I wanted to do something creative, and it was now or never.
- But the problem that I face now is that I think we are so deep into this - we are so far down this road - that it is now or never.

now then

1Used to get someone's attention or to invite a response.
now then, who's for a coffee?
2Used as an expression of mild remonstrance or warning.
now then, Emily, I think Sarah has suffered enough
Example sentencesExamples
- Now then now then guys and gals, I'll give you two points for the name of the song and five points for the name of the band.
- Now then, now then - Sir Jimmy Savile OBE is all set to help Otley's Christmas lights switch-on a much brighter affair this year.

now you're talking

Used to express one's enthusiastic agreement with or approval of a statement or suggestion.
The Beatles! Now you're talking!

Origin

Old English nū, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch nu, German nun, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin nunc and Greek nun.

NOW²

abbreviation

National Organization for Women.

单词	now
释义	Definition of now in English: now adverb naʊ 1At the present time or moment. where are you living now? it's the most popular style of jazz right now not now, I'm late they should be back by now Example sentencesExamples I find it ironic that now there is a campaign to give these places privileged tax status. Thanks to previous posters, I now have a general idea of what cultural studies is. She omitted to mention that my son from my previous marriage now lives with me. In fact, it's only because of the current state of society that they can't do so right now. The Daily Echo's findings are now in the hands of those responsible for our schools. Jobs which may have previously required one man now often require two men to lift the glass into place. They operated on him this afternoon so hopefully he'll be fast asleep by now. This switch is darkly ironic, because hippos are now much rarer than African elephants. So it seems right now that we are in a moment when the future is still unborn and the past is not quite dead. We are now told by a previous owner of the cottage that the fields flood at least once a year. A large hall was built in Rathbane, which now echoes to the clack of timber for indoor hurling. As a result, cases that were previously tried locally, now have to be taken to Chippenham. I am not interested in coaching at the moment, and can't say right now if I ever will be. Stafford Smith concedes that Britain is much more active now than in previous years. By now you will be impressed with the results of your workouts and training program. In my world view, this life we are living right now is all we have, and thus every moment of it should be enjoyed. There is an order about things now that never existed in the previous regime. Ironically one is now safer wandering the streets of Luxor than in many European cities. I'm now hoping that one of the Echo's readers can help return the item to its rightful owner. She quite likes me by now and I find she trails behind me like a lost puppy. Land that had once supported eight or nine different crops and animals now grew only one. Synonyms at the moment, at present, just now, right now, at the present time, at the present moment, at this time, at this moment in time, currently, here and now North American presently British informal at the minute nowadays, today, these days, in this day and age in the present climate, things being what they are, in the present circumstances rare contemporarily 1.1 At the time directly following the present moment; immediately. if we leave now we can be home by ten I'd rather do it now than leave it till later Example sentencesExamples Crucial test events will now have to take place with construction workers on site. They are trying to pre-empt this decision by setting up a shadow board of directors now. Please put pressure on the council to clear it now, before the grass grows again. It seems clear the board should now opt for a safe pair of hands to get the club back to the status its fans deserve. Go through this and a wide tarmac lane is now followed straight ahead for the next half a mile or so all the way back to Disley. Book now for January, and the cream of the country crop is yours for the snaffling. So I'm off to update my blog now so follow the URL above to get my reflections on the past few days. Don't bury your head in the sand hoping it will go away, sort it out now before the situation gets worse. The hall requires care and attention now if it is to serve the community in the future. This will now clear the way for the council to enter into a contract with the developer. The group come from a range of different schools and will now be working hard to get the grades they need. Climate change is a global problem that needs addressing now for the sake of future generations. City of York Council must now go directly to the people of York, and ask them which system they want to see. Just what shape this will take under Gerbeau will now be the subject of heated discussion. It is better to focus our attention on that now than to be distracted by anything else. It is why he won't delay making the decision about the direction his career will now take. You should now see a different random header graphic each time you load this page. It's not pleasant to contemplate, but if you sign up now you needn't consider it again. Much of the company's effort will now be directed towards trying to retain the franchise. If you are nursing losses on Isas or other investments, on no account sell now. The sender and receiver now carry out the following steps to ensure delivery of the present. Talks will now be held to draw up blueprints for modern, accessible facilities for the town. I'm now off to clear some furniture in readiness for workmen arriving early tomorrow. Synonyms at once, straight away, right away, right now, this minute, this instant, immediately, instantly, directly, without further/more ado, promptly, without delay, as soon as possible French tout de suite informal pronto, straight off, a.s.a.p., toot sweet archaic straightway, instanter 1.2 Under the present circumstances; as a result of something that has recently happened. it is now clear that we should not pursue this policy I didn't receive the letter, but it hardly matters now Example sentencesExamples Banter or insults that in the past would have been brushed off with a smile or a riposte are now made a matter for the police. From Foxwood, there are now four buses an hour to the Theatre Royal and hospital. I can see their expression and hear their tone of voice now, clear as anything. There are now four galleries, and the pubs have been supplemented by dainty cafés. The Villagers have now lost four matches and are down to fifth in the table. York now go bottom with four clubs battling to avoid the two relegation places. She has now had four seven-hour chemotherapy sessions in an attempt to shrink the cancer. We know now that the length of the year is changing in the sixth decimal place over a person's lifetime. His promotion means there are now four MPs from Yorkshire and Humber in the Cabinet. It is pretty clear now that he will not be returning to these shores. How long that majority will remain in current circumstances must now be open to doubt. Last year, a full-time warden was laid off and now there are just four people living there. Banstead are now unbeaten in four games, conceding just one goal in that time. We now have four paper millionaires this year, and it's all young guys out of universities. Because he has been in custody since last July, Pickard will now be released in four months. However, now it's clear this was the first stage in a plan to close them down. It is sadly ironic that now there may have to be a criminal investigation over a very similar matter. It is very clear now that the company is encouraging its employee to start blogging. He is now being referred by his family doctor to a specialist as a result of the tests. Her condition has deteriorated recently, and she now struggles to walk up stairs. Whether it was actually any good or not scarcely matters now: it cheered a lot of people up in a grim time. Synonyms today, the present time, the here and now, this day and age, the present moment, the time being 1.3 On this further occasion, typically as the latest in a series of annoying situations or events. what do you want now? Example sentencesExamples He is now refusing to come along because he wants his own event. 1.4 Used to emphasize a particular length of time. they've been married four years now Example sentencesExamples I have had this metal frame on for four weeks now and have to wear it for another eight weeks. He has been under effective house arrest for almost a year now, guarded by four police officers. Football has been a business for many years now but only recently has it been laid open. It's down for an unprecedented length of time now and it's keeping people away from our centre. The idea of working with cabinets and objects has been on my mind for more than four years now. Lady Veronica had been the editor for four years now and before that she was sub-editor. I have been playing reserve team football for three, four years now and this is the next step up for me. To be honest I've been looking at this for a while now, but only recently decided to go for it. It has to be three or four years now since the double yellow lines were put in place! Branch chair Andy Black has had MND for nearly four years now and is no longer able to walk. It's four weeks now since the offer, and all the steps are in place for the sale to proceed. My sleep pattern has been off for quite a while now, no matter how hard I try and set it back on the right track. For three or four days now New York has been enfolded in the soft grey light of winter. She had a severe stroke about four years ago now and lives in a nursing home. You've been awake for four seconds now and already your frame of reference has vanished. He's been flirting with me for a few weeks now and has recently taken it up a step. Ghost Rider is a project that I've been linked to for about four years now it seems. Eileen's been with the Princes Trust for four or five months now and she's very happy. I've lived here four months now, and still barely know the place, so went to the library. It's been a disgrace for three or four years now and the residents and people who have to use it deserve better. 1.5 (in a narrative or account of past events) at the time spoken of or referred to. she was nineteen now, and she was alone Example sentencesExamples Max ignored that remark, on his third mouthful now, but he spoke after he swallowed. I frowned at my brother as he clutched his suitcase to his chest and walked past me, now not daring to look at me. It was a different woman who now confidently walked into the consulting room. Down he went for the second time but it was clear now that he had nothing to keep his dangerous predator at bay. For a while it looked as if the ruin of the province of Britain would now ironically be achieved at Roman hands. Trays of pills were now delivered in clear bags, so couriers were able to check labels. The cell he was in now was no different from the one he had been in before. Cookery books became ever more numerous, directed now at servants as well as housewives. The man who entered was not at all fazed by the anger that was now directed at him. We were on course now, following the postage stamp sign and heading straight for the museum. As Carl glanced over his shoulder he instantly recognised the man now following them. She had now turned to look directly at her mother, who still held her by the shoulders. It had rained continuously for the previous two days, but the sun was out now and the forecast good. He had shuffled to the edge and was now standing directly above her with a smirk on his face. Up until then Callum had just been sitting quietly watching the bookworm, but now he spoke up. Saria has lied about things relating to him in the past and now Miriam and Paul both lied to get Paul in the frame. The problem now, as the directors of the group saw it, was how to get rid of Clarke. Of course, it was now clear that misleading me was the whole point of this little game. What Ken said about her was true, but she was over him now, and just recently, too. The first had said two thousand, the second four and now a third too was having a go. 2Used, especially in conversation, to draw attention to a particular statement or point in a narrative. now, my first impulse was to run away I don't like Scotch. Now, if it had been Irish Whiskey you'd offered me 3Used in a request, instruction, or question, typically to give a slight emphasis to one's words. we can hardly send her back, now can we? run along now Example sentencesExamples I now write to request those who have not yet responded to do so as soon as possible. With these points in mind, consider now some sentences with the word photograph. Ok so this is fact and many of us bear the marks of those conquests but now answer this question. Will those who were duped into believing Galloway was speaking for them now come out and say he no longer does? 3.1 Used when pausing or considering one's next words. let me see now, oh yes, I remember 4Used at the end of an ironic question echoing a previous statement. ‘Mum says you might let me have some of your stamps.’ ‘Does she now?’ conjunction naʊ As a consequence of the fact. they spent a lot of time together now that he had retired now you mention it, I haven't seen her around for ages Example sentencesExamples Blighty is sure that now he's drawn attention to it the English fans will leave him alone. So now you know the words to our song, pretty soon you'll all be singing along. Right, I will just ask Miss Weekes to lead the questions now that we have reconvened. Presumably now the formaldehyde has cleared from his brain, he has woken up to the meaning of what he said. Lee Ryan is happy that he is free to speak his mind now that he is embarking on a solo career apart from Blue. Will he be prompted to give up his criminal activities now that he can afford to live in luxury? It's farcical situation, more so now that so many clubs are living hand to mouth. adjective naʊ informal Fashionable or up to date. see more of what's now during our autumn catwalk show Example sentencesExamples Zen perfection: it's so very Fifties, so very now. Phrases for now Until a later time. that's all the news there is for now Example sentencesExamples So for now, the gym will do just fine. I must like it - I even went in on my day off! Maybe I'd find my own ground someday, but for now I am too much in love with the vagabond in me. The mailing address post office box will remain open for now, until other arrangements are made. But he says the five-year sentences were strict enough to get the right message across for now. Only a series of eleventh-hour conversations persuaded him to hold his fire - at least for now. But for now, it is the angry voices of Britain's inner cities which are being heard the loudest. I am naturally intense and a poor sleeper, but for now I have ceased to suffer from insomnia. I promise I'll write to you when I get a chance but for now I'll only speak to you in my mind. I'm told that one of the rules of being a lady is to avoid revealing everything all at once, so I'll leave it at this for now. So please dispose of rubbish thoughtfully, and keep it to the minimum for now. Synonyms for the time being, for the moment, for the present, for the meantime, for a little while now and again (or then) From time to time. she walked quickly, pausing now and again for them to catch up Example sentencesExamples As well as just watching a video it is a good idea to pause it every now and then and make notes on any facts you didn't know. I will watch over you from the sidelines and perhaps, now and then, venture a comment. Every now and then, something came up which would completely knock you sideways. Do not use it as a major cooking oil, but you can use it now and then for flavoring. He may come across as a bit doddery now and then, but when it comes to his one true passion the brain is as sharp as ever. Politics is not the sole focus of this blog, but the subject does pop up now and again. My only complaint is that the bouncers seem to get a little picky on the dress code now and then. Do either of you have the urge to break out and be the centre of attention now and then? They do this by going back to the consumers every now and then with an increase in fees. You will need to top up with chicken stock every now and then to stop it drying out. Synonyms occasionally, now and then, from time to time, sometimes, every so often, now and again, every now and again, at times, on occasion, on occasions, on the odd occasion, once in a while, every once in a while now now Used as an expression of mild remonstrance. now now, that's not the way to behave Example sentencesExamples Now now now, Ryan, what are you doing, trying to get yourself killed? Oh now now Mrs. Farmer Bob, you're hyperventilating, here, let me help you sit back up. Now now, don't get carried away, sir. now —, now — At one moment —, at the next — a wind whipped about the house, now this way, now that now or never Used to convey urgency. it was now or never—I had to move fast Example sentencesExamples But the problem that I face now is that I think we are so deep into this - we are so far down this road - that it is now or never. It's now or never for his generation of republicans. But at that moment in the hospital, I knew it was now or never. It's now or never, the land must be returned to the people. I decided I wanted to do something creative, and it was now or never. It was the last day of her trip, and it was now or never. On the one hand we might never again have the chance; it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, now or never. In some cases they have worked in a job they hated for years and they realise it is now or never if they want to do something more meaningful with their lives. With the veterans gone, it is now or never for Pressley. Friends of the Earth GM campaigner Clare Oxborrow said: ‘It really is now or never if we want to stop the introduction of GM crops in this country.’ now then 1Used to get someone's attention or to invite a response. now then, who's for a coffee? 2Used as an expression of mild remonstrance or warning. now then, Emily, I think Sarah has suffered enough Example sentencesExamples Now then, now then - Sir Jimmy Savile OBE is all set to help Otley's Christmas lights switch-on a much brighter affair this year. Now then now then guys and gals, I'll give you two points for the name of the song and five points for the name of the band. now you're talking An expression of enthusiastic agreement or approval. The Beatles! Now you're talking! Derivatives nowness noun Newness and nowness lends successful Pop a temporary sheen that is quickly tarnished. Example sentencesExamples In spite of the crispness and perpetually constructed nowness of data that that appears on screen with each electrical pulse, no matter when it was written, faithfully reconstructed images of the past now fade with their familiarity. Santayana offered another metaphor: ‘The essence of nowness runs like fire along the fuse of time.’ Several wise minds weighed in with their own interpretations of nowness and nature, and, to heighten the moment, the instructor read aloud from the preface to Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass. The nowness of everything is absolutely wondrous. Origin Old English nū, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch nu, German nun, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin nunc and Greek nun. Rhymes allow, avow, Bilbao, Bissau, bough, bow, bow-wow, brow, cacao, chow, ciao, cow, dhow, Dow, endow, Foochow, Frau, Hangzhou, Hough, how, Howe, kowtow, Lao, Liao, Macao, Macau, miaow, Mindanao, mow, ow, Palau, plough (US plow), pow, prow, row, scow, Slough, sough, sow, Tao, thou, vow, wow, Yangshao adv..1 phr. now¹ adverbnounaʊ 1At the present time or moment. where are you living now? it's the most popular style of jazz right now not now, I'm late after preposition they should be back by now Example sentencesExamples There is an order about things now that never existed in the previous regime. She omitted to mention that my son from my previous marriage now lives with me. As a result, cases that were previously tried locally, now have to be taken to Chippenham. By now you will be impressed with the results of your workouts and training program. We are now told by a previous owner of the cottage that the fields flood at least once a year. They operated on him this afternoon so hopefully he'll be fast asleep by now. Ironically one is now safer wandering the streets of Luxor than in many European cities. Stafford Smith concedes that Britain is much more active now than in previous years. In fact, it's only because of the current state of society that they can't do so right now. I'm now hoping that one of the Echo's readers can help return the item to its rightful owner. A large hall was built in Rathbane, which now echoes to the clack of timber for indoor hurling. In my world view, this life we are living right now is all we have, and thus every moment of it should be enjoyed. I find it ironic that now there is a campaign to give these places privileged tax status. The Daily Echo's findings are now in the hands of those responsible for our schools. Thanks to previous posters, I now have a general idea of what cultural studies is. Jobs which may have previously required one man now often require two men to lift the glass into place. I am not interested in coaching at the moment, and can't say right now if I ever will be. She quite likes me by now and I find she trails behind me like a lost puppy. So it seems right now that we are in a moment when the future is still unborn and the past is not quite dead. Land that had once supported eight or nine different crops and animals now grew only one. This switch is darkly ironic, because hippos are now much rarer than African elephants. Synonyms at the moment, at present, just now, right now, at the present time, at the present moment, at this time, at this moment in time, currently, here and now nowadays, today, these days, in this day and age 1.1 At the time directly following the present moment; immediately. if we leave now we can be home by ten I'd rather do it now than leave it till later Example sentencesExamples It seems clear the board should now opt for a safe pair of hands to get the club back to the status its fans deserve. It is better to focus our attention on that now than to be distracted by anything else. They are trying to pre-empt this decision by setting up a shadow board of directors now. Climate change is a global problem that needs addressing now for the sake of future generations. Just what shape this will take under Gerbeau will now be the subject of heated discussion. Go through this and a wide tarmac lane is now followed straight ahead for the next half a mile or so all the way back to Disley. The sender and receiver now carry out the following steps to ensure delivery of the present. Don't bury your head in the sand hoping it will go away, sort it out now before the situation gets worse. Please put pressure on the council to clear it now, before the grass grows again. It is why he won't delay making the decision about the direction his career will now take. You should now see a different random header graphic each time you load this page. Crucial test events will now have to take place with construction workers on site. Talks will now be held to draw up blueprints for modern, accessible facilities for the town. I'm now off to clear some furniture in readiness for workmen arriving early tomorrow. So I'm off to update my blog now so follow the URL above to get my reflections on the past few days. The group come from a range of different schools and will now be working hard to get the grades they need. This will now clear the way for the council to enter into a contract with the developer. If you are nursing losses on Isas or other investments, on no account sell now. Much of the company's effort will now be directed towards trying to retain the franchise. City of York Council must now go directly to the people of York, and ask them which system they want to see. It's not pleasant to contemplate, but if you sign up now you needn't consider it again. The hall requires care and attention now if it is to serve the community in the future. Book now for January, and the cream of the country crop is yours for the snaffling. Synonyms at once, straight away, right away, right now, this minute, this instant, immediately, instantly, directly, without further ado, without more ado, promptly, without delay, as soon as possible 1.2 Under the present circumstances; as a result of something that has recently happened. it is now clear that we should not pursue this policy I didn't receive the letter, but it hardly matters now Example sentencesExamples It is very clear now that the company is encouraging its employee to start blogging. There are now four galleries, and the pubs have been supplemented by dainty cafés. The Villagers have now lost four matches and are down to fifth in the table. She has now had four seven-hour chemotherapy sessions in an attempt to shrink the cancer. From Foxwood, there are now four buses an hour to the Theatre Royal and hospital. He is now being referred by his family doctor to a specialist as a result of the tests. Whether it was actually any good or not scarcely matters now: it cheered a lot of people up in a grim time. Last year, a full-time warden was laid off and now there are just four people living there. We know now that the length of the year is changing in the sixth decimal place over a person's lifetime. We now have four paper millionaires this year, and it's all young guys out of universities. It is pretty clear now that he will not be returning to these shores. It is sadly ironic that now there may have to be a criminal investigation over a very similar matter. York now go bottom with four clubs battling to avoid the two relegation places. Because he has been in custody since last July, Pickard will now be released in four months. However, now it's clear this was the first stage in a plan to close them down. I can see their expression and hear their tone of voice now, clear as anything. How long that majority will remain in current circumstances must now be open to doubt. Her condition has deteriorated recently, and she now struggles to walk up stairs. Banstead are now unbeaten in four games, conceding just one goal in that time. His promotion means there are now four MPs from Yorkshire and Humber in the Cabinet. Banter or insults that in the past would have been brushed off with a smile or a riposte are now made a matter for the police. Synonyms today, the present time, the here and now, this day and age, the present moment, the time being 1.3 On this further occasion, typically as the latest in a series of annoying situations or events. what do you want now? Example sentencesExamples He is now refusing to come along because he wants his own event. 1.4 Used to emphasize a particular length of time. they've been married four years now Example sentencesExamples Lady Veronica had been the editor for four years now and before that she was sub-editor. He has been under effective house arrest for almost a year now, guarded by four police officers. For three or four days now New York has been enfolded in the soft grey light of winter. Ghost Rider is a project that I've been linked to for about four years now it seems. It's down for an unprecedented length of time now and it's keeping people away from our centre. I have been playing reserve team football for three, four years now and this is the next step up for me. The idea of working with cabinets and objects has been on my mind for more than four years now. She had a severe stroke about four years ago now and lives in a nursing home. It has to be three or four years now since the double yellow lines were put in place! You've been awake for four seconds now and already your frame of reference has vanished. My sleep pattern has been off for quite a while now, no matter how hard I try and set it back on the right track. Football has been a business for many years now but only recently has it been laid open. He's been flirting with me for a few weeks now and has recently taken it up a step. It's four weeks now since the offer, and all the steps are in place for the sale to proceed. I've lived here four months now, and still barely know the place, so went to the library. To be honest I've been looking at this for a while now, but only recently decided to go for it. Branch chair Andy Black has had MND for nearly four years now and is no longer able to walk. Eileen's been with the Princes Trust for four or five months now and she's very happy. It's been a disgrace for three or four years now and the residents and people who have to use it deserve better. I have had this metal frame on for four weeks now and have to wear it for another eight weeks. 1.5 (in a narrative or account of past events) at the time spoken of or referred to. she was nineteen now, and she was alone it had happened three times now Example sentencesExamples Up until then Callum had just been sitting quietly watching the bookworm, but now he spoke up. The man who entered was not at all fazed by the anger that was now directed at him. We were on course now, following the postage stamp sign and heading straight for the museum. As Carl glanced over his shoulder he instantly recognised the man now following them. Down he went for the second time but it was clear now that he had nothing to keep his dangerous predator at bay. The problem now, as the directors of the group saw it, was how to get rid of Clarke. Saria has lied about things relating to him in the past and now Miriam and Paul both lied to get Paul in the frame. I frowned at my brother as he clutched his suitcase to his chest and walked past me, now not daring to look at me. It was a different woman who now confidently walked into the consulting room. Trays of pills were now delivered in clear bags, so couriers were able to check labels. The cell he was in now was no different from the one he had been in before. She had now turned to look directly at her mother, who still held her by the shoulders. Max ignored that remark, on his third mouthful now, but he spoke after he swallowed. It had rained continuously for the previous two days, but the sun was out now and the forecast good. What Ken said about her was true, but she was over him now, and just recently, too. Of course, it was now clear that misleading me was the whole point of this little game. He had shuffled to the edge and was now standing directly above her with a smirk on his face. The first had said two thousand, the second four and now a third too was having a go. For a while it looked as if the ruin of the province of Britain would now ironically be achieved at Roman hands. Cookery books became ever more numerous, directed now at servants as well as housewives. 2Used, especially in conversation, to draw attention to a particular statement or point in a narrative. now, my first impulse was to run away I don't like Scotch. Now, if it had been Irish Whiskey you'd offered me 3Used in or as a request, instruction, or question, typically to give a slight emphasis to one's words. we can hardly send her back, now can we? run along now now, if you'll excuse me? Example sentencesExamples Will those who were duped into believing Galloway was speaking for them now come out and say he no longer does? I now write to request those who have not yet responded to do so as soon as possible. With these points in mind, consider now some sentences with the word photograph. Ok so this is fact and many of us bear the marks of those conquests but now answer this question. 3.1 Used when pausing or considering one's next words. let me see now, oh yes, I remember 4Used at the end of an ironic question echoing a previous statement. “Mom says for you to give me some of your stamps.” “Does she now?” conjunctionnounaʊ As a consequence of the fact. they spent a lot of time together now that he had retired now that you mention it, I haven't seen her around for ages Example sentencesExamples Presumably now the formaldehyde has cleared from his brain, he has woken up to the meaning of what he said. It's farcical situation, more so now that so many clubs are living hand to mouth. Will he be prompted to give up his criminal activities now that he can afford to live in luxury? Lee Ryan is happy that he is free to speak his mind now that he is embarking on a solo career apart from Blue. Blighty is sure that now he's drawn attention to it the English fans will leave him alone. Right, I will just ask Miss Weekes to lead the questions now that we have reconvened. So now you know the words to our song, pretty soon you'll all be singing along. adjectivenounaʊ informal Fashionable or up to date. seventies disco dancing—very now Example sentencesExamples Zen perfection: it's so very Fifties, so very now. Phrases for now Until a later time. that's all the news there is for now Example sentencesExamples Maybe I'd find my own ground someday, but for now I am too much in love with the vagabond in me. I am naturally intense and a poor sleeper, but for now I have ceased to suffer from insomnia. Only a series of eleventh-hour conversations persuaded him to hold his fire - at least for now. So please dispose of rubbish thoughtfully, and keep it to the minimum for now. I promise I'll write to you when I get a chance but for now I'll only speak to you in my mind. But for now, it is the angry voices of Britain's inner cities which are being heard the loudest. But he says the five-year sentences were strict enough to get the right message across for now. The mailing address post office box will remain open for now, until other arrangements are made. So for now, the gym will do just fine. I must like it - I even went in on my day off! I'm told that one of the rules of being a lady is to avoid revealing everything all at once, so I'll leave it at this for now. Synonyms for the time being, for the moment, for the present, for the meantime, for a little while now and again (or then) From time to time. Example sentencesExamples You will need to top up with chicken stock every now and then to stop it drying out. As well as just watching a video it is a good idea to pause it every now and then and make notes on any facts you didn't know. Politics is not the sole focus of this blog, but the subject does pop up now and again. I will watch over you from the sidelines and perhaps, now and then, venture a comment. They do this by going back to the consumers every now and then with an increase in fees. My only complaint is that the bouncers seem to get a little picky on the dress code now and then. He may come across as a bit doddery now and then, but when it comes to his one true passion the brain is as sharp as ever. Every now and then, something came up which would completely knock you sideways. Do not use it as a major cooking oil, but you can use it now and then for flavoring. Do either of you have the urge to break out and be the centre of attention now and then? Synonyms occasionally, now and then, from time to time, sometimes, every so often, now and again, every now and again, at times, on occasion, on occasions, on the odd occasion, once in a while, every once in a while now now Used as an expression of mild remonstrance. now now, that's not the way to behave Example sentencesExamples Now now now, Ryan, what are you doing, trying to get yourself killed? Oh now now Mrs. Farmer Bob, you're hyperventilating, here, let me help you sit back up. Now now, don't get carried away, sir. now —, now — At one moment —, at the next — a wind whipped about the house, now this way, now that now or never Used to convey urgency. it was now or never—I had to move fast Example sentencesExamples With the veterans gone, it is now or never for Pressley. But at that moment in the hospital, I knew it was now or never. It was the last day of her trip, and it was now or never. On the one hand we might never again have the chance; it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, now or never. In some cases they have worked in a job they hated for years and they realise it is now or never if they want to do something more meaningful with their lives. Friends of the Earth GM campaigner Clare Oxborrow said: ‘It really is now or never if we want to stop the introduction of GM crops in this country.’ It's now or never for his generation of republicans. It's now or never, the land must be returned to the people. I decided I wanted to do something creative, and it was now or never. But the problem that I face now is that I think we are so deep into this - we are so far down this road - that it is now or never. now then 1Used to get someone's attention or to invite a response. now then, who's for a coffee? 2Used as an expression of mild remonstrance or warning. now then, Emily, I think Sarah has suffered enough Example sentencesExamples Now then now then guys and gals, I'll give you two points for the name of the song and five points for the name of the band. Now then, now then - Sir Jimmy Savile OBE is all set to help Otley's Christmas lights switch-on a much brighter affair this year. now you're talking Used to express one's enthusiastic agreement with or approval of a statement or suggestion. The Beatles! Now you're talking! Origin Old English nū, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch nu, German nun, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin nunc and Greek nun. NOW² abbreviation National Organization for Women. adv..1 phr. abbr.1
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