adverb · A1

Now

NOW/naʊ/

This moment, not later: now. Right now makes it stronger. Then is another time (past or next). Know is the verb “to have information” — same sound for some speakers, different spelling. From now on means starting at this moment.

Meaning

At the present time.

Examples

“We need to leave now.”
“The shop is closed now.”
“Stop talking now, please.”

Good to know

now / right now. Opposite idea: later. Not know.

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