American English

How to pronounce now

adverbA1Very common word
NOW

/naʊ/

One syllable.

at the present time

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Meanings & examples

adverb

at the present time

I need your help now.

She is busy right now.

Common phrases & grammar

right now · now available

subject + verb + now

now + subject + verb

adverb

at this point in a situation or process, especially after something has changed

Now I understand the problem.

We finished dinner. Now we can relax.

Common phrases & grammar

now + subject + verb

subject + now + verb

adverb

used at the beginning of what you say to get attention or introduce the next thing

Now, listen carefully.

Now, let's talk about your plan.

Common phrases & grammar

Now, + imperative

Now, + subject + verb

Useful expressions

from now on

starting at this time and continuing into the future

From now on, please lock the door.

for now

at the present time, but possibly not later

For now, this room is our office.

now that

because something has recently become true

Now that the rain has stopped, we can leave.