French Meaning of now

maintenant

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Definitions and Meaning of now in English

Wordnet

now (n)

the momentary present

Wordnet

now (r)

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

in these times

used to preface a command or reproof or request

at the present moment

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

(prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity

in the immediate past

Webster

now (adv.)

At the present time; at this moment; at the time of speaking; instantly; as, I will write now.

Very lately; not long ago.

At a time contemporaneous with something spoken of or contemplated; at a particular time referred to.

In present circumstances; things being as they are; -- hence, used as a connective particle, to introduce an inference or an explanation.

Webster

now (a.)

Existing at the present time; present.

Webster

now (n.)

The present time or moment; the present.

FAQs About the word now

maintenant

the momentary present, in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events, in these times, used to preface a command or reproo

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avant,long,une fois,puis,loin,loin,anciennement,il y a,le plus lointain,jusqu'ici

novum => novum, novosibirsk => Novossibirsk, novocaine => novocaïne, novocain => novocaine, novobiocin => Novobiocine,