now

now - Dictionary definition and meaning for word now

Definition
(noun) the momentary present
Example Sentence
  • Now is a good time to do it
  • it worked up to right now
Definition
(adv) in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
Example Sentence
  • President Kennedy now calls in the National Guard
  • Washington now decides to cross the Delaware
  • the ship is now listing to port
Definition
(adv) in these times
Synonyms : nowadays , today
Example Sentence
  • it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished
  • we now rarely see horse-drawn vehicles on city streets
  • today almost every home has television
Definition
(adv) used to preface a command or reproof or request
Example Sentence
  • now hear this!
  • now pay attention
Definition
(adv) at the present moment
Synonyms : at present
Example Sentence
  • 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
Definition
(adv) without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
Example Sentence
  • he answered immediately
  • found an answer straightaway
  • an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith
  • Come here now!
Definition
(adv) (prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity
Example Sentence
  • Now the next problem is...
Definition
(adv) in the immediate past
Example Sentence
  • told me just now

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