Meaning & use

now

adverb·Everyday

At the present time or moment, as opposed to the past or future.

See it in a sentence

We need to leave now if we want to catch the early train.

Now that the rain has stopped, we can finally start the barbecue.

A note on using this word

Now can mark the immediate present moment or introduce a new stage of a situation, as in 'now that' clauses.

Words with a similar meaning

currentlypresently

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