now

UK
/naʊ/
US
/naʊ/

Translations

nowadverb
UK
/naʊ/
US
/naʊ/
Synonyms
at the moment
right now
at this moment
at present
Antonyms
nowconjunction
UK
/naʊ/
US
/naʊ/
(Often with that: now that)
Synonyms
now that
nownoun
UK
/naʊ/
US
/naʊ/
Synonyms
this moment
current time
current moment
present moment
present time
the present

Definitions

nowadverb
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!
nowconjunction
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.
nownoun
The present time or moment.
We need to focus on the challenges of the now rather than worrying about the future.
nowadjective
Fashionable or popular.