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- pronunciation:
- naU
- parts of speech:
- adverb, conjunction, noun
- phrases:
- now and again, now and then
| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
at this time or in these times.
If we leave now we won't be late for school.More women work outside the home now.- antonyms:
- then
- similar words:
- presently
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| definition 2: |
directly; immediately.
Come here now. |
| definition 3: |
at the point of time being talked or written about; by this time.
Now it was getting dark. |
| definition 4: |
a short time ago or in the near future (usually used with "just" or "only").
She called home just now.We are leaving just now. |
| definition 5: |
because of what has happened or is happening; as matters stand.
Now they won't want to go. |
| related words: |
outright, right away, today |
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| part of speech: |
conjunction |
| definition: |
because of the present fact.
We can talk out loud, now that she's gone.- similar words:
- since
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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: |
present, today |
| phrase: |
now and again, now and then |
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