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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024now /naʊ/USA pronunciation adv. - at the present time or moment:I am now reading this definition.
- without further delay;
immediately:Do it now or not at all. - at the time being referred to:The case was now ready for the jury.
- in the very recent past:I saw them just now.
- in these times;
nowadays:Now we have luxuries unknown to our ancestors. - (used to introduce a statement or question, esp. when starting a new topic):Now, may I ask you something?
- (used to strengthen a command, request, or the like):Now stop that!
- (used to hesitate while the speaker thinks of something):Now, let me think.
conj. - Also, now that. inasmuch as;
since:Now that you're here, why not stay for dinner.
n. [uncountable* no article] - the present time or moment:Up to now no one has volunteered.
adj. - current;
very fashionable:the now look in clothes.
Idioms- Idioms now and again, occasionally. Also, now and then.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024now (nou),USA pronunciation adv. - at the present time or moment:You are now using a dictionary.
- without further delay;
immediately;
at once:Either do it now or not at all. - at this time or juncture in some period under consideration or in some course of proceedings described:The case was now ready for the jury.
- at the time or moment immediately past:I saw him just now on the street.
- in these present times;
nowadays:Now you rarely see horse-drawn carriages. - under the present or existing circumstances;
as matters stand:I see now what you meant. - (used to introduce a statement or question):Now, you don't really mean that.
- (used to strengthen a command, entreaty, or the like):Now stop that!
- Idioms now and again, occasionally. Also, now and then.
- Idioms now that, inasmuch as;
since:Now that she is rich and famous, she is constantly being besieged by appeals for aid.
conj. - inasmuch as;
since:Now you're here, why not stay for dinner?
n. - the present time or moment:Up to now no one has volunteered.
adj. - up-to-the-minute;
encompassing the latest ideas, fads, or fashions:the now look; the now generation.
- bef. 900; 1965–70 for def. 13; Middle English; Old English nū, cognate with Old Norse, Gothic nū; akin to German nun, Latin num, Sanskrit nu, Greek nú, nûn
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Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: now /naʊ/ adv - at or for the present time or moment
- at this exact moment; immediately
- in these times; nowadays
- given the present circumstances: now we'll have to stay to the end
- (preceded by just) very recently: he left just now
- (often preceded by just) very soon: he is leaving just now
- now and again, now and then, every now and again, every now and then ⇒ occasionally; on and off
- now now! ⇒ (interjection) an exclamation used to rebuke or pacify someone
conj - (subordinating) often followed by that: seeing that; since it has become the case that: now you're in charge, things will be better
sentence connector - used as a transitional particle or hesitation word: now, I can't really say
- used for emphasis: now listen to this
- used at the end of a command, esp in dismissal: run along, now
n - the present moment or time: now is the time to go
adj - informal of the moment; fashionable: the now look is street fashion
Etymology: Old English nū; compare Old Saxon nū, German nun, Latin nunc, Greek nu |