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now1 up to date, currentFloral fabrics are very now. Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 22/05/2019
now1 up to date, currentFloral fabrics are very now. Submitted from:
United Kingdom on 22/05/2019
now
adverb, conjunction UK /naʊ/ Now is used in the following ways: as an adverb: We’d better leave now to get there on time.Now, what shall we do next? as a conjunction, often with ‘that’: Now that I’m married, I don’t go out in the evenings so much. 1 at the present timeShe’s been very ill, but she’s much better now. by/before now: The meeting should have finished by now. I’ve never been to a formal dinner party before now, and I’m not quite sure how to behave. from now on (=starting from the present time): Nancy will be working full-time from now on. as of now: The rule will take effect as of now. for now (=from now until some future time): Prices will remain unchanged for now. up to now/until now: Until now, we’ve had very mild weather this winter. right now: Right now I’m not interested in dating – I need to spend some time alone. not now: ‘Can I ask you a question?’ ‘Not now – I’m busy.’ now is the time/moment: Now is the time to look forward, make plans for the future, and work together. Synonyms and related words 2 immediately, or very soonIf everyone else has finished in the bathroom, I’ll have my shower now. right now: ‘Can you call me back?’ ‘No, I need to talk to you right now.’ Synonyms and related words
Happening or done quickly, suddenly or immediately suddenly immediately at once Synonyms and related words
Soon and as soon as possible 3 used for saying how long it is since something happened or startedIt’s three years now since I moved south from Scotland. The farm workers have been there for about two weeks now. 4 as a result of something 4a used when you are saying that something happens as a result of something elseHaving inherited the money, she knew that things would now be much better. now (that): Now that the war is over, there is a lot more food in the shops. Now I’m back here, I can hardly walk down a street without seeing someone I know. 4b used when you are saying that you understand something as a result of what you have been told or what has happenedNow I see why she didn’t want to go with me – she was interested in George. Synonyms and related words
Ways of saying that you know, understand or agree
5 used in stories to mean at a particular time in the storyWe ran down the road and past the house, which was now hidden in the darkness. Synonyms and related words
Expressions used when telling stories 6 spokenused for giving emphasis to a request, order, or commentNow come on, tell me what’s been happening. Don’t forget now – phone me tomorrow. Now that’s what I like about Harry – he’s always cheerful. Synonyms and related words
Ways of adding emphasis to questions 7 used for getting someone’s attention or introducing informationspoken 7a used when you want to get people’s attention or to show that you are going to talk about something newNow, about next week’s programme – we’ve had to make a few changes. now then: Now then, are there any more questions? 7b used for introducing information that you think someone needs to know in order to understand the story that you are tellingHe was 20 when he moved to the city. Now, you have to remember that was 30 years ago. Synonyms and related words
Expressions used when telling stories
8 spokenused when you pause before deciding what to say next Synonyms and related words
Used when pausing while speaking
any day/moment etc now it’s now or never just now (every) now and then/again now for now now now...now now you tell me what is it now? now
adverb, conjunction US /naʊ/ Now is used in the following ways: as an adverb: We’d better leave now to get there on time.Now, what should we do next? as a conjunctionwith “that”: Now that I’m married, I don’t go out in the evenings so much. 1 at the present timeShe’s been very sick, but she’s much better now. by/before now: The meeting should have finished by now. I’ve never been to a formal dinner party before now, and I’m not quite sure how to behave. from now on (=starting from the present time): Nancy will be working full-time from now on. as of now: The rule will take effect as of now. for now (=from now until some future time): Prices will remain unchanged for now. up to now/until now: Until now, we’ve had very mild weather this winter. right now: Right now I’m not interested in dating – I need to spend some time alone. not now: “Can I ask you a question?” “Not now – I’m busy.” now is the time/moment: Now is the time to look forward, make plans for the future, and work together. Synonyms and related words 2 immediately, or very soonIf everyone else is finished in the bathroom, I’ll take my shower now. right now: “Can you call me back?” “No, I need to talk to you right now.” Synonyms and related words
Happening or done quickly, suddenly or immediately suddenly at once straight away Synonyms and related words
Soon and as soon as possible 3 used for saying how long it is since something happened or startedIt’s been three years now since I moved to Colorado. The farm workers have been there for about two weeks now. 4 as a result of something 4a used when you are saying that something happens as a result of something elseHaving inherited the money, she knew that things would now be much better. now (that): Now that the war is over, there is a lot more food in the stores. 4b used when you are saying that you understand something as a result of what you have been told or what has happenedNow I see why she didn’t want to go with me – she was interested in George. Synonyms and related words
Ways of saying that you know, understand or agree
5 used in stories to mean at a particular time in the storyWe ran down the road and past the house, which was now hidden in the darkness. Synonyms and related words
Expressions used when telling stories it all began once upon a time well 6 spokenused for giving emphasis to a request, order, or commentNow come on, tell me what’s been happening. Don’t forget now – call me tomorrow. Now that’s what I like about Harry – he’s always cheerful. Synonyms and related words
Ways of adding emphasis to questions 7 used for getting someone’s attention or introducing informationspoken 7a used when you want to get people’s attention or to show that you are going to talk about something newNow, about next week’s program – we’ve had to make a few changes. now then: Now then, are there any more questions? 7b used for introducing information that you think someone needs to know in order to understand the story that you are tellingHe was 20 when he moved to the city. Now, you have to remember that was 30 years ago. Synonyms and related words
Expressions used when telling stories it all began once upon a time well
8 spokenused when you pause before deciding what to say next Synonyms and related words
Used when pausing while speaking
any day/moment etc. now it’s now or never just now (every) now and then/again now for now now now...now now you tell me what is it now? NOW1 the National Organization for Women: an organization in the U.S. that works to achieve equal rights for women Synonyms and related words
Equal rights between the sexes feminism sexism the women’s movement
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