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- [nou]
- /naʊ/
- /naʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nou]
- /naʊ/
Definitions of now word
- adverb now at the present time or moment: You are now using a dictionary. 1
- adverb now without further delay; immediately; at once: Either do it now or not at all. 1
- adverb now at this time or juncture in some period under consideration or in some course of proceedings described: The case was now ready for the jury. 1
- adverb now at the time or moment immediately past: I saw him just now on the street. 1
- adverb now in these present times; nowadays: Now you rarely see horse-drawn carriages. 1
- adverb now under the present or existing circumstances; as matters stand: I see now what you meant. 1
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Origin of now
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; 1965-70 for def 11; Middle English; Old English nū, cognate with Old Norse, Gothic nū; akin to German nun, Latin num, Sanskrit nu, Greek nú, nûn
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Now
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
now popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
now usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for now
adverb now
- currently — at the presenttime; now: She is currently working as a lab technician.
- at present — A situation that exists at present exists now, although it may change.
- nowadays — at the present day; in these times: Few people do their laundry by hand nowadays.
- at this point — at this moment in time
- presently — in a little while; soon: They will be here presently.
noun now
- present — being, existing, or occurring at this time or now; current: increasing respect for the present ruler of the small country.
adjective now
- stylish — characterized by or conforming to style or the fashionable standard; fashionably elegant; smart or chic: She wore a very stylish gown to the inaugural ball.
- funky — Jazz. having an earthy, blues-based quality or character.
- sought-after — that is in demand; desirable: a sought-after speaker.
- timely — occurring at a suitable time; seasonable; opportune; well-timed: a timely warning.
preposition now
- since — from then till now (often preceded by ever): He was elected in 1978 and has been president ever since.
Antonyms for now
adverb now
- then — at that time: Prices were lower then.
- later — occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
- eventually — In the end, especially after a long delay, dispute, or series of problems.
- future — time that is to be or come hereafter.
- past — gone by or elapsed in time: It was a bad time, but it's all past now.
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