now

adverb
UK: /naʊ/
US: /naʊ/

  1. At the present time or moment.

    1. I am busy now, call me later. [ ] [ ]
    2. Now that I have finished my work, I can finally relax and watch a movie. [ ] [ ]

  2. Very recently; in the immediate past.

    1. She arrived just now at the station. [ ] [ ]
    2. I saw him just now walking down the street with his dog. [ ] [ ]

  3. In the immediate future; very soon.

    1. We're leaving now to the airport. [ ] [ ]
    2. Now we are going to see what we have to do with this problematic situation. [ ] [ ]

  4. Used to introduce a statement or request.

    1. Now, listen carefully to the instructions. [ ] [ ]
    2. Now, could you please tell me what happened exactly, step by step. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

currently presently immediately today
now noun

  1. The present time or moment.

    1. Now is the best time to start. [ ] [ ]
    2. We must seize the now and make the most of every opportunity. [ ] [ ]
now interjection

  1. Used to express a feeling of surprise, impatience, or annoyance.

    1. Now, what do you think you're doing? [ ] [ ]
    2. Now, don't start crying over spilled milk, let's clean it up. [ ] [ ]
now conjunction

  1. Considering that; since.

    1. Now that you mention it, I do remember. [ ] [ ]
    2. Now that the rain has stopped, we can go for a walk in the park. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "now" in English means: At the present time or moment., Very recently; in the immediate past., In the immediate future; very soon., Used to introduce a statement or request..

The phonetic transcription of "now" is /naʊ/ in British English and /naʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "now": currently, presently, immediately, today.

Example usage of "now": "I am busy now, call me later.". More examples on the page.