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14 Definitions of: now
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- adverb, at or for the present time or moment
- adverb, at this exact moment; immediately
- adverb, in these times; nowadays
- adverb, given the present circumstances
- adverb, very recently
- adverb, very soon
- adverb, (every) now and again or then occasionally; on and off
- adverb, for now for the time being
- adverb, now now! an exclamation used to rebuke or pacify someone
- adverb, now then a) used to preface an important remark, the next step in an argument, etc b) an expression of mild reproof
- conjunction, seeing that; since it has become the case that
- sentence connector, a) used as a transitional particle or hesitation word b) used for emphasis c) used at the end of a command, esp in dismissal
- noun, the present moment or time
- adjective, of the moment; fashionable
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| Synonyms: | nowadays, immediately, presently (Scot. U.S.), prompt, instantly, straightaway, now and then or again occasionally, sometimes, intermittent, infrequent |
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