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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
now′ness, n. NOW, - GovernmentSee National Organization for Women.
- Business[Banking.]negotiable order of withdrawal.
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