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now
- pronunciation:
- naU
- parts of speech:
- adverb, conjunction, noun, adjective
- phrases:
- now and then, now and again
| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
at this moment; at present; currently.
- antonyms:
- then
- similar words:
- presently
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| definition 2: |
directly; immediately.
Come here now.- similar words:
- forthwith
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| definition 3: |
at the point in time being referred to; by this time; then.
Now we were heading west. |
| definition 4: |
in the recent or immediate past or future (usu. prec. by just or only).
She called home just now.We are leaving just now. |
| definition 5: |
in these present times; at the present time; nowadays.
Now the train doesn't stop here anymore.- similar words:
- today
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| definition 6: |
due to existing circumstances; as matters stand.
Now they won't want to finish the project. |
| definition 7: |
used to introduce or strengthen a statement.
Now, let me tell you about this friend of mine. |
| related words: |
outright, right away, today |
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| part of speech: |
conjunction |
| definition: |
because of the fact; since.
Now that she's gone, we can talk loudly. |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the present moment or time.
It was easy until now.- similar words:
- today
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| related words: |
moment, present, time, today |
| phrase: |
now and then |
| phrase: |
now and again |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
(slang) currently fashionable.
the now trends |
| related words: |
recent |
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