now
now
naʊ
naw
British pronunciation
/naʊ/

Definition & Meaning of "now"in English

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I am cooking dinner now, but we can watch a movie after dinner.
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People now rely heavily on technology for their daily tasks.
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at this point in the narration of past events

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Now he picks up the sword and prepares for the final battle.
1.3

used to refer to the latest in a series of annoying events

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What else is going to mess things up now?
1.4

used to emphasize the passage of time or the duration of an event or situation

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It ’s been hours now, and we still have n’t received any updates.
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You need to leave now if you want to catch the train.
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in light of the present situation or conditions

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Now I realize what you were trying to tell me.
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used to signal a shift in conversation or activity, introducing a new direction or focus

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Now, let ’s talk about the upcoming event.
05

used to pause or signal hesitation, often when considering something before responding or acting

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Let me think about that for a moment now.
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used to highlight a question, request, command, or instruction with urgency

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Now, tell me exactly what happened during the meeting.
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used at the end of a question to express surprise, doubt, or irony

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He finished the project on time, huh? Did he now?
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used to indicate something happening intermittently or alternately

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Now one player is leading, now another, keeping the game exciting.
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used to indicate a result or outcome related to what has just been said or happened

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Now that you've finished your work, you can take a break.
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Let ’s focus on the now, not on what happened before.
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describing something that is in fashion, up to date, or popular at the present moment

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The now color palette for spring features bright, bold hues.
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