now - transcription, translation and pronunciation online

Transcription and pronunciation of the word "now" in British and American variants. Detailed translation and examples.

[naʊ]

adverb

at the present time or moment.

where are you living now?

used, especially in conversation, to draw attention to a particular statement or point in a narrative.

now, my first impulse was to run away

used in or as a request, instruction, or question, typically to give a slight emphasis to one's words.

now, if you'll excuse me?

used at the end of an ironic question echoing a previous statement.

“Mom says for you to give me some of your stamps.” “Does she now?”

conjunction

as a consequence of the fact.

they spent a lot of time together now that he had retired

adjective

fashionable; up to date.

seventies disco dancing—very now

abbreviation

National Organization for Women.

It had rained continuously for the previous two days, but the sun was out now and the forecast good.

I can see their expression and hear their tone of voice now , clear as anything.

you wouldn't leave me when I'm ill, now would you?

The idea of working with cabinets and objects has been on my mind for more than four years now .

Land that had once supported eight or nine different crops and animals now grew only one.

My sleep pattern has been off for quite a while now , no matter how hard I try and set it back on the right track.

Zen perfection: it's so very Fifties, so very now .

A large hall was built in Rathbane, which now echoes to the clack of timber for indoor hurling.

Down he went for the second time but it was clear now that he had nothing to keep his dangerous predator at bay.

run along now