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
🇺🇸 US/naʊ/
🇬🇧 UK/naʊ/
🌳Etymology
Rootnow
🎵Rhyme
howcowbowwow
how
cow
bow
wow
🔗Collocations
right now
now and then
from now on
now that
by now
until now
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom says 'Clean your room now!' but I'm busy watching cat videos.”
“I need to submit my homework now.”
😄 Fun example
“Now I understand why my teacher always looks tired on Monday mornings.”
“She is working at a hospital now.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
currentlypresentlyat presentnowadaystoday
Antonyms
thenlaterbefore
Related
todaymomentpresentimmediatecurrent
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