now
now Lexical Profile
now Game Scores & Validity
• adverb
At the present time or moment.
"She used to work in finance, but she is now a university professor."
Immediately; without any further delay.
"We need to leave for the airport right now if we want to catch our flight."
Under the present circumstances; as a consequence of what has recently happened.
"They have repaired the bridge, so the village is accessible again now."
• interjection
Used in conversation to draw attention, introduce a new topic or command, or express mild admonition, reassurance, or hesitation.
"Now, let us examine the second chapter in greater detail."
• noun
The present time or moment.
"That will be enough practice for now, so we can resume tomorrow morning."
• conjunction
As a consequence of the fact that; since or seeing that (often followed by 'that').
"Now the winter storms have passed, the mountain roads are safe for travel."
• adjective
Existing or occurring at the present time; current, fashionable, or up-to-date.
"The magazine caters to the interests and tastes of the now generation."
• Rhymes for now
Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English nū, descending from Proto-Germanic *nū and ultimately Proto-Indo-European *nu ('now'), making it a direct cognate with Latin nunc, Ancient Greek nyn, and Sanskrit nu.