Dictionary Check: now
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Scrabble
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Words with Friends
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Definition
noun
the momentary present
Example:
"Now is a good time to do it"
adverb
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
Example:
"President Kennedy now calls in the National Guard"
adverb
in these times
Example:
"it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished"
adverb
used to preface a command or reproof or request
Example:
"now hear this!"
adverb
at the present moment
Example:
"goods now on sale"
adverb
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
Example:
"he answered immediately"
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