now
now definition
now (no̵u)
adverb
- at the present time; at this moment
- at once
- at the time referred to; then; next now his joy began
- at a time very close to the present; specif.,
- very recently; not long ago: with just he left just now
- very soon: often with just they are leaving just now
- given the situation; with things as they are now we'll never know what happened
Etymology: ME < OE nu, akin to ON Goth, OHG nu < IE base *nu- > Gr nu, L nunc
conjunction
since; seeing that now you've arrived, I can stop worrying
noun
the present time that's all for now
adjective
of the present or current time the now generation
interjection
- used to signify warning, reproach, etc. now, be careful!
- used with no definite meaning, to provide emphasis or to preface or resume one's remarks now, I'd been waiting a long time for a chance to get even with him
- used to express sympathy, concern, consolation, etc. when repeated now, now—it's not so bad after all!
now Idioms
now and then
sometimes; occasionally
also now and again
NOW definition
NOW (no̵u)
- National Organization for Women
- negotiable order of withdrawal
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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