now (A1)
adverb
Pronunciation: /naʊ/
Definition
At the present time or moment.
Examples
What are you doing now?
I need to leave now.
She is busy right now.
How to Use now
- now and then (collocation)
- Occasionally; sometimes. — "We go to the cinema now and then."
- from now on (collocation)
- Starting at this time and continuing into the future. — "From now on, you must wear a helmet."
- right now (collocation)
- At this exact moment. — "I can't talk right now."
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