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Now

nowadverb

/naʊ/

Definitions

At the present time or moment.

She is now working on her thesis.

Used to indicate a change of state or condition.

Now the rain has stopped, we can go outside.

Used to express impatience or urgency.

I need you to come here right now!

Synonyms

presently

at the moment

right now

at this moment

at present

currently

Antonyms

then

nowconjunction

/naʊ/

(Often with that: now that)

Definitions

Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously.

She said she would help, now she refuses to even talk about it.

Used to introduce a new topic or to resume a subject after a pause.

Now, let's move on to the next item on the agenda.

Used to draw attention to a particular statement or point in a conversation.

Now, let's discuss the main issue at hand.

Synonyms

now that

nownoun

/naʊ/

Definitions

The present time or moment.

We need to focus on the challenges of the now rather than worrying about the future.

Synonyms

this moment

current time

current moment

instant

moment

present

present moment

present time

the present

nowadjective

Definitions

Fashionable or popular.

Synonyms