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- US Pronunciation
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- [nou]
- /naʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [nou]
- /naʊ/
Definitions of nows word
- adverb nows at the present time or moment: You are now using a dictionary. 1
- adverb nows without further delay; immediately; at once: Either do it now or not at all. 1
- adverb nows 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 nows at the time or moment immediately past: I saw him just now on the street. 1
- adverb nows in these present times; nowadays: Now you rarely see horse-drawn carriages. 1
- adverb nows under the present or existing circumstances; as matters stand: I see now what you meant. 1
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Origin of nows
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
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Parts of speech for Nows
noun
adjective
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preposition
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nows 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
nows usage trend in Literature
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- nows thats what i call music?