now
/naʊ/
conjunction
- Because of the fact that; since.
- Now that you are here, we can start the meeting.
- Now that the rain has stopped, let's go for a walk.
- Now that she has a car, she can visit us more often.
adverb
- At the present time or moment.
- She used to live in Chicago, but now she lives in Denver.
- Now is the best time to plant the seeds.
- I am busy right now, but I can talk later.
- Immediately or without delay.
- The doctor can see you now.
- Stop what you are doing and come here now.
- You need to leave now or you will miss the train.
- Used to introduce a new point, change the subject, or give a command or request.
- Now, that is a very interesting question.
- Now, everyone please be quiet and listen.
- Now, let's move on to the next topic.
Synonyms
Antonyms
noun
- The present time or moment.
- You need to live for the now, not just for the future.
- The now is all we can control.
- He is always thinking about the past and never about the now.