Definition for "Now"

Etymology

Old English nū, from Proto-Indo-European *nu-, cognate with equivalents Dutch nu, German nun.
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Now - (Conjunction)

phonetic : /nou/ http://www.gstatic.com/dictionary/static/sounds/de/0/now.mp3
1. As a consequence of the fact
  • they spent a lot of time together now that he had retired
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since, because, in light of the fact.
  • We can play football now that the rain has stopped.
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Now - (Adjective)

phonetic : /nou/ http://www.gstatic.com/dictionary/static/sounds/de/0/now.mp3
1. Fashionable; up to date
  • seventies disco dancing—very now
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Present; current.
  • The history of the infant colonies teaches us that the country comprised within the limits of the now United States of America was originally patented in the reign of James I., of England, into two portions: that in less than eighty years from that period, the same was again divided into twelve distinct provinces; a thirteenth being after added in the creation of the State of Georgia.
  • Where in assumpsit for money lent, the defendant pleaded that in an action in which the now defendant was plaintiff, and the now plaintiff was defendant, ...
  • Radio 4's continuity announcer said at the end of the show: "As many of you will have noticed, that edition of The Now Show wasn't very now. It was actually last week's programme. Our apologies for that."
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informal Fashionable; popular.
  • I think this band's sound is very now.
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Now - (Adverb)

phonetic : /nou/ http://www.gstatic.com/dictionary/static/sounds/de/0/now.mp3
1. At the present time or moment
  • where are you living now?
2. At the time directly following the present moment; immediately
  • if we leave now, we can be home by ten
3. Under the present circumstances; as a result of something that has recently happened
  • it is now clear that we should not pursue this policy
4. On this further occasion, typically as the latest in a series of annoying situations or events
  • what do you want now?
5. Used to emphasize a particular length of time
  • they've been married four years now
6. (in a narrative or account of past events) At the time spoken of or referred to
  • it had happened three times now
7. Used, esp. in conversation, to draw attention to a particular statement or point in a narrative
  • now, my first impulse was to run away
8. Used when turning to a different subject or activity
  • and now for something completely different
9. Used in or as a request, instruction, or question, typically to give a slight emphasis to one's words
  • now, if you'll excuse me?
10. Used when pausing or considering one's next words
  • let me see now; oh yes, I remember
11. Used at the end of an ironic question echoing a previous statement
  • “Mom says for you to give me some of your stamps.” “Does she now?”
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(adv) now (in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events) "President Kennedy now calls in the National Guard"; "Washington now decides to cross the Delaware"; "the ship is now listing to port"
today (in these times) "it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished"- Nancy Mitford; "we now rarely see horse-drawn vehicles on city streets"; "today almost every home has television"
(adv) now (used to preface a command or reproof or request) "now hear this!"; "now pay attention"
at present (at the present moment) "goods now on sale"; "the now-aging dictator"; "they are now abroad"; "he is busy at present writing a new novel"; "it could happen any time now"
like a shot (without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening) "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"; "Come here now!"
(adv) now ((prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity) "Now the next problem is..."
(adv) now (in the immediate past) "told me just now"
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At the present time.
  • Now I am six.
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sentence Used to introduce a point, a remonstration or a rebuke.
  • Now, we all want what is best for our children.
  • Now, stop that Jimmy!
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Differently from the immediate past; differently from a more remote past or a possible future; differently from all other times.
  • Now I am ready.
  • We all now want iPods for our children.
  • We all want what is now best for our children.
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Differently from the situation before a (stated or implied) event or change of circumstance.
  • Now my whole life is different.
  • Now all the children have grown up and left, the house is very quiet.
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At the time reached within a narration.
  • Now, he remembered why he had come.
  • He now asked her whether she had made pudding.
  • The pudding was now ready to be served.
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In the context of urgency.
  • Now listen, we must do something about this.
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Now - (Noun)

(n) now (the momentary present) "Now is a good time to do it"; "it worked up to right now"
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uncountable The present time.
  • Now is the right time.
  • There is no better time than now.
  • often with "the" The state of not paying attention to the future or the past.
  • She is living in the now.
  • countable, chiefly in phenomenology A particular instant in time, as perceived at that instant.
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Now - (Interjection)

Indicates a signal to begin.
  • Now! Fire all we've got while the enemy is in reach!
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Now - (General)

2. in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events; "President Kennedy now calls in the National Guard"; "Washington now decides to cross the Delaware"; "the ship is now listing to port"
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3. the momentary present; "Now is a good time to do it"; "it worked up to right now"
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4. nowadays: in these times; "it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished"- Nancy Mitford; "we now rarely see horse-drawn vehicles on city streets"; "today almost every home has television"
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5. used to preface a command or reproof or request; "now hear this!"; "now pay attention"
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6. at the present moment; "goods now on sale"; "the now-aging dictator"; "they are now abroad"; "he is busy at present writing a new novel"; "it could happen any time now"
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7. immediately: without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening; "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"; "Come here now!"
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8. Now That's What I Call Music! (1983–present) (often shortened to Now!)There was no exclamation mark in the titles of the original UK series until Now! That's What I Call Music 18 in 1990. With Now That's What I Call Music! ...
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9. The NOW! Organization (The NOW! Org. or just NOW!) is a Canadian non-profit, youth-run, sustainability organization based in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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10. Now is the second studio album by Finnish singer Anna Abreu, released in Finland by RCA on October 22, 2008. The album was preceded by the singles "Vinegar" and "Silent Despair" and followed by the release of third and fourth singles "Something About U" and "Come Undone".
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11. Now is the second of three autobiographical books by actor Lauren Bacall. The book was first published in 1994 and focuses especially on the first 15 years that passed after the publication of her first autobiography, By Myself, in 1978. ...
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12. NOW is a British weekly entertainment magazine.
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13. NOW is a 2000 album by Cara Jones. It was the first international release for the million-selling singer-songwriter, whose career thus far had been mostly in Japan. The album received favorable reviews in the US and abroad, and is continually used in soundtracks for film and television.
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14. "Now" is a 2002 song by British hard rock band Def Leppard from their X album. It peaked at #23 on the UK singles charts.
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15. NOW is the fourth studio album from the band Girugämesh, released on December 16, 2009 in Japan, January 4, 2010 in the United States and on February 12 in Europe. ...
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16. NOW is the fourteenth studio album by British band Jade Warrior. Released on 30 June 2008 on the WindWeaver label, it comes after a 15 year gap since their last album Distant Echoes.
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17. Now is the third album of country music singer Jessica Andrews. It was released on April 15, 2003. The single "There's More to Me Than You" served as its lead-off single, reaching Top 20 on the country charts. "Good Time" was also a single, peaking at #49 on the country charts.
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18. # "Now" – 9:11 # "Grace" – 8:55 # "Out of the Mouths of Babes" – 6:17 # "Hope" – 6:03 # "Labor Day" – 9:30 # "Espresso" – 8:59 # "Forgotten but Not Gone" – 7:40 # "Search for Peace" (McCoy Tyner) – 5:27 # "Giant Steps" (John Coltrane) – 4:31 # "Miya" – 3:52
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19. NOW is a free weekly publication in Toronto, Canada. It was first printed on September 10, 1981 by Michael Hollett and Alice Klein, along with several former members of the Socialist League such as Wayne Roberts, the former editor of Forward. ...
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20. NOW is a manhwa by Park Sung-woo. It is published by Seoul Munhwasa and serialized in IQ Jump Comics, a weekly Korean manhwa magazine. It is distributed in the United States by Infinity Studios (licensed absorbed from ComicsOne).
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21. Now is the third studio album by American R&B and neo soul musician Maxwell, released August 14, 2001 on Columbia Records in the United States. ...
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22. Now is an album by hardcore band Mucky Pup. It was released in 1991.
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23. Now is the fifth studio album by Philippine acoustic band MYMP, and the last album with Juris Fernandez before she embarked on her solo career.
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24. National Organization for Women
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25. The present time. (often with "the") The state of not paying attention to the future or the past. (countable, chiefly in phenomenology) A particular instant in time, as perceived at that instant; Present; current; Fashionable; popular; At the present time; Used to introduce a point, a ...
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26. (nowness) The property of happening now, or relating to now
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Synonyms

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Pronunciation : IPA

  • /naʊ/
  • -aʊ
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Pronunciation : Audio

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