now
/naʊ/ Show Spelled[nou] Show IPA
–adverb
1.
at the present time or moment: You are now using a dictionary.
2.
without further delay; immediately; at once: Either do it now or not at all.
3.
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.
4.
at the time or moment immediately past: I saw him just now on the street.
5.
in these present times; nowadays: Now you rarely see horse-drawn carriages.
6.
under the present or existing circumstances; as matters stand: I see now what you meant.
7.
(used to introduce a statement or question): Now, you don't really mean that.
8.
(used to strengthen a command, entreaty, or the like): Now stop that!
–conjunction
9.
inasmuch as; since: Now you're here, why not stay for dinner?
–noun
10.
the present time or moment: Up to now no one has volunteered.
–adjective
11.
up-to-the-minute; encompassing the latest ideas, fads, or fashions: the now look; the now generation.
—Idioms
12.
now and again, occasionally. Also, now and then.
13.
now that, inasmuch as; since: Now that she is rich and famous, she is constantly being besieged by appeals for aid.
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Origin:
bef. 900; 1965–70 for def. 11; ME; OE nū, c. ON, Goth nū; akin to G nun, L num, Skt nu, Gk nú, nûn
—Related forms
nowness, noun
—Can be confused: currently, immediately, momentarily, now, presently, soon (see synonym note at immediately; see usage note at presently).
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