now

[naʊ]

now Definition

• 1. at the present time or moment
• 2. immediately
• 3. used to express a command or make a suggestion

Using now: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "now" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I am busy right now.

• Example

  Can you come here now?

• Example

  I need it done now.

• Example

  Now, let's get started.

now Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for now

• currently
• presently
• immediately
• instantly
• at present
• right now

Phrases with now

• by now

  at the present time or moment, often used to express surprise that something has not happened or been done yet

  Example

  By now, I thought he would have finished his work.

• just now

  a short time ago, recently

  Example

  I saw him just now in the park.

• now and then

  occasionally, from time to time

  Example

  I still see her now and then at social events.

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Summary: now in Brief

The adverb 'now' [naʊ] refers to the present time or moment, often used to express immediacy or urgency. It can also be used to give commands or make suggestions, as in 'Now, let's get started.' 'Now' appears in phrases like 'by now,' expressing surprise, 'just now,' meaning recently, and 'now and then,' indicating occasional occurrences.