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now
Pronunciation: (nou), [key]—
adv.
1. at the present time or moment:
You are now using a dictionary.
2. without further delay; immediately; at once:
Either do it now or not at all.
3. at this time or juncture in some period under consideration or in some course of proceedings described:
The case was now ready for the jury.
4. at the time or moment immediately past:
I saw him just now on the street.
5. in these present times; nowadays:
Now you rarely see horse-drawn carriages.
6. under the present or existing circumstances; as matters stand:
I see now what you meant.
7. (used to introduce a statement or question):
Now, you don't really mean that.
8. (used to strengthen a command, entreaty, or the like):
Now stop that!
9. now and again, occasionally.
Also,now and then.
10. now that, inasmuch as; since:
Now that she is rich and famous, she is constantly being besieged by appeals for aid.
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conj.
inasmuch as; since:
Now you're here, why not stay for dinner?
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n.
the present time or moment:
Up to now no one has volunteered.
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adj.
up-to-the-minute; encompassing the latest ideas, fads, or fashions:
the now look; the now generation. NOW
1. See
National Organization for Women.
2. Banking.negotiable order of withdrawal.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
See also: - now (Thesaurus)
- now (Encyclopedia)
