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now

adverb(now)

in these times

Synonyms: nowadays, today,

Examples:

It is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished.
We now rarely see horse-drawn vehicles on city streets.

now

adverb(now)

at the present moment

Synonyms: at present,

Examples:

Goods now on sale.
The now-aging dictator.
They are now abroad.
It could happen any time now.

now

adverb(now)

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

Synonyms: at once, directly, forthwith, immediately, instantly, like a shot, right away, straight off, straightaway,

Examples:

Come here now!.

now

noun(now)

the momentary present

Examples:

It worked up to right now.

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