as a consequence of the fact:they spent a lot of time together now that he had retirednow you mention it, I haven’t seen her around for ages
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fashionable or up to date:see more of what’s now during our autumn catwalk show
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1at the present time or moment:where are you living now?it’s the most popular style of jazz right nownot now, I’m latethey should be back by now
at the time directly following the present moment; immediately:if we leave now we can be home by tenI’d rather do it now than leave it till later
under the present circumstances; as a result of something that has recently happened:it is now clear that we should not pursue this policyI didn’t receive the letter, but it hardly matters now
on this further occasion, typically as the latest in a series of annoying situations or events:what do you want now?
used to emphasize a particular length of time:they’ve been married four years now
(in a narrative or account of past events) at the time spoken of or referred to:she was nineteen now, and she was alone
2used, especially in conversation, to draw attention to a particular statement or point in a narrative:now, my first impulse was to run awayI don’t like Scotch. Now, if it had been Irish Whiskey you’d offered me
3used in a request, instruction, or question, typically to give a slight emphasis to one’s words:we can hardly send her back, now can we?run along now
used when pausing or considering one’s next words:let me see now, oh yes, I remember
4used at the end of an ironic question echoing a previous statement:‘Mum says you might let me have some of your stamps.’ ‘Does she now?’
for now
until a later time:that’s all the news there is for now
now and again (or then)
from time to time:she walked quickly, pausing now and again for them to catch up
now now
used as an expression of mild remonstrance:now now, that’s not the way to behave
now ——, now ——
at one moment ——, at the next ——:a wind whipped about the house, now this way, now that
now or never
used to convey urgency:it was now or never—I had to move fast
now then
1used to get someone’s attention or to invite a response:now then, who’s for a coffee?
2used as an expression of mild remonstrance or warning:now then, Emily, I think Sarah has suffered enough
now you're talking
an expression of enthusiastic agreement or approval:The Beatles! Now you’re talking!
