now — at the present time or moment
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: at the present time or moment
Pronunciation (IPA): /naʊ/
Example Sentences
- My mom says 'Clean your room now!' but I'm busy watching cat videos.
- I need to submit my homework now.
- Now I understand why my teacher always looks tired on Monday mornings.
now
ADVERB[/naʊ/]
at the present time or moment
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'now' derives from Old English 'nu', a very ancient term originating from the common ancestor of Germanic languages. It evolved from the Indo-European root '*nu', meaning 'now' or 'at the present time'.
Breakdown
The word developed through phonetic evolution: Old English 'nu' → Middle English 'now' → Modern English 'now', with the vowel shift reflecting standard Germanic sound changes over time.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom says 'Clean your room now!' but I'm busy watching cat videos.”
“I need to submit my homework now.”
“Now I understand why my teacher always looks tired on Monday mornings.”
“She is working at a hospital now.”
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