now
[naʊ]
Definition:
1. The momentary present.
2. At the present moment.
3. In these times.
'now' example sentence:
- It's quite foggy now.
- He can now walk unaided.
- It's too late now.
- Dad is retired now.
- She's a widow now.
- What's she gonna do now?
- I must be going now.
- These figures are now outdated.
- Everything's A-OK now.
- Jim now works in construction.
- He isn't here now ─ could you ring back later?
- How old are you now?
- She was now breathing heavily.
- Now let me see—how old is she now?
- She stared back, now wordless.
- We mustn't let up now.
- Now then, what's the trouble?
- The shop is now under new management.
- I can't go into details now; it would take too long.
- I see things differently now.
- What's the score now?
- That'll be the doctor now.
- She's in kindergarten now.
- We need more storage now.
- The plans have been under discussion for a year now.
- What's he doing now?
- The government now has to explain its decision to the public.
- I can't see you now ─ some other time, maybe.
- Now let me see ─ how old is she now?
- The TV works perfectly now.
- 'Why now?' she wondered hazily.
- It's time to go now.
- All these jobs can now be done by one single machine.
- Now we have to try and sell the idea to management.
- Now is a good time to buy a house.
- Now she won't have to go out to work any more.
- Do it now please ─ not in three hours' time.
- I could do it now, if you like.
- You should look out for yourself from now on.
- I read much less now than I used to.
- Several new firms have now entered the market.
- Now is a good time to invest in the property market.
- How time flies! I've got to go now.
- She'll have had the results by now.
- Look, I think we should go now.
- She would be in bed by now, as like as not.
- People are better educated now.
- I'm better now, thank you.
- I think I'd better go now.
- We're used to the noise from the traffic now.
- The pressure now was relentless.
- I can't imagine life without the children now.
- Would now be a suitable moment to discuss my report?
- This unit is now an established part of the course.
- There isn't nearly enough time to get there now.
- Where are you living now?
- We're living apart now.
- Digital television has been around for some time now.
- They now say that red wine is good for you.
- Our scores are now even.