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How to pronounce now in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms nowadays, today


it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished.
we now rarely see horse-drawn vehicles on city streets.
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Synonyms at present


goods now on sale.
the now-aging dictator.
they are now abroad.
it could happen any time now.
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Synonyms at once, directly, forthwith, immediately, instantly, like a shot, right away, straight off, straightaway


Come here now!.
Type Words
Type of nowadays, present


it worked up to right now.

Examples of now

now
Every now and then, a public person is going to say or do something regrettable.
From the tennessean.com
Everyone who enjoys eating out now has the opportunity to help Hillsboro School.
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She taught algebra in the past, and now that's part of seventh-grade curriculum.
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More and more scholars who scrutinize health research are now making that claim.
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His speeches are inspirational, but now people are not listening like they were.
From the newsweek.com
Now, by itself, this simple recognition won't usher in a new era of cooperation.
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After first playing down the threat, officials in Germany are now at full alert.
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Now, the predictions of insolvency have come to pass, Koster said in his letter.
From the stltoday.com
The Rams added an offensive coordinator, but are now minus a quarterbacks coach.
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More examples
  • In the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events; "President Kennedy now calls in the National Guard"; "Washington now decides to cross the Delaware"; "the ship is now listing to port"
  • The momentary present; "Now is a good time to do it"; "it worked up to right now"
  • Nowadays: in these times; "it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished"- Nancy Mitford; "we now rarely see horse-drawn vehicles on city streets"; "today almost every home has television"
  • Used to preface a command or reproof or request; "now hear this!"; "now pay attention"
  • At the present moment; "goods now on sale"; "the now-aging dictator"; "they are now abroad"; "he is busy at present writing a new novel"; "it could happen any time now"
  • Immediately: without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening; "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"; "Come here now!"
  • Now commonly refers to the present time.
  • The NOW! Organization (The NOW! Org. or just NOW!) is a Canadian non-profit, youth-run, sustainability organization based in Vancouver, British Columbia.
  • Now is the second studio album by Finnish singer Anna Abreu, released in Finland by RCA on October 22, 2008. The album was preceded by the singles "Vinegar" and "Silent Despair" and followed by the release of third and fourth singles "Something About U" and "Come Undone".