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Word: Now
Speech Type: Adverb
Old English nū, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch nu, German nun, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin nunc and Greek nun
naʊ
at the present time or moment
Short Definition:at present time
Examples:- where are you living now?
- it's the most popular style of jazz right now
- not now, I'm late
- they should be back by now
used, especially in conversation, to draw attention to a particular statement or point in a narrative
Short Definition:drawing attention to statement etc.
Examples:- now, my first impulse was to run away
- I don't like Scotch. Now, if it had been Irish Whiskey you'd offered me
used in a request, instruction, or question, typically to give a slight emphasis to one's words
Short Definition:giving emphasis to request, instruction, etc.
Examples:- we can hardly send her back, now can we?
- run along now
used at the end of an ironic question echoing a previous statement
Short Definition:used in ironic questions
Examples:- ‘Mum says you might let me have some of your stamps.’ ‘Does she now?’
Word: Now
Speech Type: Conjunction
naʊ
as a consequence of the fact
Short Definition:as consequence of something
Examples:- they spent a lot of time together now that he had retired
- now you mention it, I haven't seen her around for ages
Word: Now
Speech Type: Adjective
naʊ
fashionable or up to date
Short Definition:fashionable
Examples:- see more of what's now during our autumn catwalk show
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