now  (nou)
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adv.1. At the present time: goods now on sale; the now aging dictator. 2. At once; immediately: Stop now. 3. In the immediate past; very recently: left the room just now. 4. At this point in the series of events; then: The ship was now listing to port. 5. At times; sometimes: now hot, now cold. 6. Nowadays. 7. In these circumstances; as things are: Now we won't be able to stay. 8. a. Used to introduce a command, reproof, or request: Now pay attention. b. Used to indicate a change of subject or to preface a remark: Now, let's get down to work. conj. Seeing that; since. Often used with that: Now that spring is here, we can expect milder weather. n. The present time or moment: wouldn't work up to now. adj.1. Of the present time; current: our now governor. 2. Slang Currently fashionable; trendy: the now sound of this new rock band. Idiom: now and again/then Occasionally.
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