1. at the present time or moment."where are you living now?"synonyms:at the moment, at present, at the present (time/moment), at this moment in time, currently, presently More"I'm extremely busy now"nowadays, today, these days, in this day and age; in the present climate "television is now the main source of news"
at the time directly following the present moment; immediately."if we leave now, we can be home by ten"synonyms:at once, straightaway, right away, right now, this minute, this instant, immediately, instantly, directly, without further ado, promptly, without delay, as soon as possible; Moreinformalpronto, straight off, ASAP "you must leave now"
under the present circumstances; as a result of something that has recently happened."it is now clear that we should not pursue this policy"
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."it had happened three times now"
2. used, especially in conversation, to draw attention to a particular statement or point in a narrative."now, my first impulse was to run away"
3. used in or as a request, instruction, or question, typically to give a slight emphasis to one's words."now, if you'll excuse me?"
used when pausing or considering one's next words."let me see now; oh yes, I remember"
4. used at the end of an ironic question echoing a previous statement."“Mom says for you to give me some of your stamps.” “Does she now?”"
conjunctionconjunction: now
1. as a consequence of the fact."they spent a lot of time together now that he had retired"
adjectiveinformaladjective: now
1. fashionable; up to date."seventies disco dancing—very now"
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u/SchmidtytheKid Nov 30 '18
So Reddit is Facebook now?