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Now

naʊ

Now definitions
adverb
now
  1. at the present time or moment

    "where are you living now?"

    at the moment at present just now right now at the present time at the present moment at this time at this moment in time currently here and now nowadays today these days in this day and age
    • at the time directly following the present moment; immediately

      "if we leave now we can be home by ten"

    • under the present circumstances; as a result of something that has recently happened

      "it is now clear that we should not pursue this policy"

    • on this further occasion, typically as the latest in a series of annoying situations or events

      "what do you want now?"

    • used to emphasize a particular length of time

      "they've been married four years now"

    • (in a narrative or account of past events) at the time spoken of or referred to

      "she was nineteen now, and she was alone"

  2. used, especially in conversation, to draw attention to a particular statement or point in a narrative

    "now, my first impulse was to run away"

  3. used in a request, instruction, or question, typically to give a slight emphasis to one's words

    "we can hardly send her back, now can we?"

    • used when pausing or considering one's next words

      "let me see now, oh yes, I remember"

  4. used at the end of an ironic question echoing a previous statement

    "‘Mum says you might let me have some of your stamps.’ ‘Does she now?’"

conjunction
now
  1. as a consequence of the fact

    "they spent a lot of time together now that he had retired"

adjective
now
  1. fashionable or up to date

    "see more of what's now during our autumn catwalk show"