CEFR A1 · Prepositions

now

/naʊ/ 📚 Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)

Synonyms & Antonyms

'Now' is an adverb that refers to the present moment, at this time, or immediately.

Synonyms

immediately presently at once right away

Antonyms

later then before soon

Translations

now in your language

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عربي

'الآن' تعني في هذه اللحظة الحالية أو فوراً.

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اردو

'now' کا مطلب ہے ابھی، اس وقت یا فوراً۔

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हिंदी

'now' का मतलब है अभी, इस समय या तुरंत।

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中文

'now' 指的是现在、此刻或立即。

Easy Explanation

It means right at this moment. It is happening presently. It is not in the past or the future.

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Memory TipThink of 'now' as 'right this second'.

Contextual Examples

I need to leave now (at this moment) to catch my bus.

Can you help me with this problem now (right away)?

The store is open now (at present), so we can go shopping.

Pronunciation & Context