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now

/naʊ/

[/naʊ/]

at this moment

Beginneradverb

Definition

Now means at the present time or this very moment.

Example

We need to leave now or we will be late.

We need to leave now or we will be late.

Etymology

From Old English 'nu' meaning at the present time.

How & Where It’s Used

Used to talk about the present moment.

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