Now
(
adverb
,
conjunction
,
noun
)
(As an adverb)
Now ( adverb )
- At the present time or moment.
- Used to express a sense of urgency or impatience.
- Used to emphasize a statement or command.
Origin:
From middle english now, nu, from old english nū, from proto-germanic *nu (“now”), from proto-indo-european *nu.
Examples:
- I am busy now, can we talk later?
- Now, please! I don't have all day.
- I want you to leave now, and don't come back.
(As a conjunction)
Now ( conjunction )
- At the present time or moment.
- Used to express a sense of urgency or impatience.
- Used to emphasize a statement or command.
Origin:
From middle english now, nu, from old english nū, from proto-germanic *nu (“now”), from proto-indo-european *nu.
Examples:
- I am busy now, can we talk later?
- Now, please! I don't have all day.
- I want you to leave now, and don't come back.
(As a noun)
Now ( noun )
- At the present time or moment.
- Used to express a sense of urgency or impatience.
- Used to emphasize a statement or command.
Origin:
From middle english now, nu, from old english nū, from proto-germanic *nu (“now”), from proto-indo-european *nu.
Examples:
- I am busy now, can we talk later?
- Now, please! I don't have all day.
- I want you to leave now, and don't come back.