now

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /nɑʊ/
• SAMPA: /naU/

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Adverb

Positive now

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. You use now when you want to say that something is true at this time. It is also used for things a short time in the future or a short time in the past.

   I had many problems before, but I'm OK now.

   What did you say just now?

2. You use now at the beginning of a sentence to get people's attention.

   Now, I'd like to hear from other people too.