now

UK
/naʊ/
US
/naʊ/
nowadverb
UK
/naʊ/
US
/naʊ/
Définitions
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!
Synonymes
at the moment
right now
at this moment
at present
Antonymes
nowconjunction
UK
/naʊ/
US
/naʊ/
(Often with that: now that)
Définitions
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.
Synonymes
now that
nownoun
UK
/naʊ/
US
/naʊ/
Définitions
The present time or moment.
We need to focus on the challenges of the now rather than worrying about the future.
Synonymes
this moment
current time
current moment
present moment
present time
the present
nowadjective
Définitions
Fashionable or popular.