Definition
Definition of NOW - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
acr: National Organization for WomenUS group that supports women's rights and equalityUS
- NOW organized a rally to promote women's rights and equality last weekend.
2.
acr: negotiable order of withdrawalTECH. US type of bank account that earns interestTECH. US
- She opened a NOW account for her savings.
Terms with NOW included in their meaning
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time proximity
in a short time from now
physical presence
standing in this place or location now
departure
we should leave now
time reference
shows how long before now something happened
earlier time
time before now, contrasting with present and future
here now
currently in a particular place
time period
from a past time until now
so far
up to now or until a specified or implied time
cessation
from now on, no more
time reference
temporarily or for now
time
right now or currently
duration
continuously from a specific time until now
arrival
someone or something is arriving or approaching now
future time
after one month from now or a specific time
one week later
after one week from now
future time
after one year from now or a specific time
later
at a time after now
future time
after two weeks from now or a specific time
responsibility
responsible for performing a task or duty now
starting now
says an activity should begin now or very soon
polite instruction
tells a person to do something now, often politely
previously
happening or existing in the year before now
recent
short time before now
time period
from that time until now
Examples of NOW in a sentence
The NOW chapter organized a community event. The bank offers NOW accounts with competitive rates. He transferred funds into a NOW account for better interest.
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- French:Organisation nationale pour les femmes, compte rémunéré, ...
- German:NOW, verzinsliches Girokonto, ...
- Italian:Organizzazione Nazionale per le Donne, conto corrente remunerato, ...
- Spanish:Organización Nacional para las Mujeres, cuenta NOW, ...
- Portuguese:Organização Nacional para as Mulheres, NOW, ...
- Chinese:全国妇女组织, 可转让提款指令账户, ...
- Japanese:全米女性機構, 当座貸越口座, ...
- Arabic:مُنَظَّمَة الوَطَنِيَّة لِلمَرْأَة, حساب تحت الطلب بفائدة, ...
- Hebrew:NOW, חֶשְׁבּוֹן עוֹבֵר וָשָׁב נוֹשֵׂא רִיבִּית, ...
- Russian:Национальная организация женщин, процентный текущий счёт, ...
- Ukrainian:Національна організація жінок, відсотковий чековий рахунок, ...
- Hindi:एनओडब्ल्यू, ब्याज देने वाला चालू खाता, ...
Definition of now - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
1.
current timeat the present time or moment
- I need your help now, please hurry.!
2.
changedifferently from the immediate past
- He is happier now.
3.
immediate actionhappening right away, without waiting
- Do it now, before it's too late.
4.
introductionused to introduce a point or rebuke
- Now, let's discuss the main issue.
5.
narrationat the time reached in a story
- Now, the hero enters the scene.
Noun
1.
timethe present time or moment
- We must act in the now.
2.
mindfulnessstate of focusing on the present
- Living in the now reduces stress.
Expressions with now
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used to introduce the next topic, stage, or item in sequence
Now for the main course, I have prepared roasted vegetables and chicken.
asks what will happen next
The meeting is over, now what?
provides comfort or reassurance
Now, now, everything will be alright soon.
expresses uncertainty about what to do next
We've missed the bus, what now?
at this time and in this place
We need to solve this problem here and now.
opportunity to do something right now
Now's your chance to ask her out.
in unison or simultaneously by a group
Let's sing the chorus all together now.
happening very soon without a specific time
The baby is due any day now.
very soon, almost immediately
He should be arriving any minute now..
happening very soon, almost immediately
The train will arrive any second now.
very soon, within a short time
The bus should arrive any time now.
express surprise or blame for causing a problem or trouble
Look what you've done now, the vase is broken!
occurs occasionally without a fixed pattern
He checks his email now and again.
act right away or miss the only chance
It's now or never if you want to join.
some damage has already occurred and can't be undone
We can't fix it; the harm's done now.
situation demanding continuation
After starting the project, there's no going back now.
expresses that all parts now make sense together
Now it all ties up, the story finally makes sense!
indicate a past event or period has ended and won't return
This chapter is now closed, and we move forward.
used to show disbelief or ask someone to be honest
Come now, you don't really believe that!
warns someone of danger without alerting others
Don't look now, but there's a bear behind you.
the outcome is not yet known
The project is underway, but it now remains to be seen.
say to show someone's action caused fun or chaos
Look what you've started now, the party is wild!
develops a strong interest in an activity
Now he's got the bug for painting.
profiting significantly from a particular job or business
Since joining the tech company, now he's making megabucks.
Origin of now
Old English, nu (at present)
Examples of now in a sentence
Now is the perfect time to start. The weather is much warmer now. She feels more confident now. Call the ambulance now. Now sign the contract. Now, I want you to listen carefully.
Now, don't forget to lock the door. Now, the mystery starts to unravel. Now, she discovers the hidden truth. The urgency of the now cannot be ignored. Living in the now is essential for happiness. Meditation helps you connect with the now. The book teaches how to embrace the now.
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- French:maintenant, présent, ...
- German:jetzt, Jetzt, ...
- Italian:adesso, presente, ...
- Spanish:ahora, momento presente, ...
- Portuguese:agora, momento presente, ...
- Chinese:现在, 如今, ...
- Japanese:今, 今この瞬間, ...
- Arabic:الآن, الحَاضِر, ...
- Hebrew:עַכְשָׁו, הֹוֶה, ...
- Russian:сейчас, настоящее, ...
- Ukrainian:зараз, теперішній час, ...
- Hindi:अभी, वर्तमान, ...
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