now, now

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Definitions of now, now words

convention now, now You can say 'now, now' as a friendly way of trying to comfort someone who is upset or distressed. 0
convention now, now You can say 'Now, then' or 'Now, now' when you want to give someone you know well a friendly warning not to behave in a particular way. 0
noun now, now an exclamation used to rebuke or pacify someone 0
adverb now, now right away; immediately 0
interjection now, now A gentle reproach or admonition. 0
interjection now, now A reassurance. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% 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".

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