now
adverb, noun
How to pronounce now?
The word now sounds like now
/naʊ/
What is the definition of now?
adverbin these times
Examples
- it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished
- we now rarely see horse-drawn vehicles on city streets
adverbat the present moment
Examples
- goods now on sale
- the now-aging dictator
- they are now abroad
- it could happen any time now
adverbwithout delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
Examples
- Come here now!
nounthe momentary present
Examples
- it worked up to right now