Definitions
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adverb
At the present time.
Examples
- Now I am six years old.
- Stop that now, Jimmy!
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adjective
Present or current, in the phrase my now job.
Examples
- My now job keeps me far busier than my old one.
- His now wife was a friend of mine.
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adjective
Fashionable and up to date, in informal speech.
Examples
- I think this band's sound is very now.
- That style is so now.
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adverb
A very short time ago.
Examples
- I saw her just now, walking down the street.
- He was here but now.
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adverb
Used to begin a point or a polite warning.
Examples
- Now, we all want what is best for our children.
- Now, Jimmy, stop that.
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adverb
Used to show how things are different from before.
Examples
- Now I am ready.
- We all want the latest toys for our children now.
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adverb
At that moment in a story.
Examples
- Now he remembered why he had come.
- He now asked her if she had made dinner.
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adverb
Used to show that something is urgent.
Examples
- Now listen, we must do something about this.
- Now hurry, before it's too late!
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adverb
At this point in a regular routine.
Examples
- I always used to do my shopping now, to avoid the rush.
- We usually water the plants now, right after breakfast.
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adverb
Used to show a sudden change in someone's attitude.
Examples
- Now you want to help me. An hour ago, you ignored me!
- Now you care? A minute ago you didn't want anything to do with this.