Words · Very common
now
/naʊ/ · 3 letters · 3 distinct letters
- adverb
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
President Kennedy now calls in the National Guard
- adverb
in these times;, Nancy Mitford
it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished
- adverb
used to preface a command or reproof or request
now hear this!
- adverb
at the present moment
goods now on sale
- noun
the momentary present
Now is a good time to do it