ADVERB | all | now | in the historical present |
---|---|---|---|
all | now, nowadays, today | in these times | |
all | now | used to preface a command or reproof or request | |
all | now, at present | at the present moment | |
all | now, immediately, instantly, straightaway, straight off, directly, right away, at once, forthwith, like a shot | without delay or hesitation / hesitation | |
all | now | (prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject / subject or activity | |
all | now | in the immediate past | |
NOUN | time | now | the momentary present |
Sounds | naw' | |
---|---|---|
Rhymes | Mindanao |
Meaning | The momentary present. | |
---|---|---|
Examples |
| |
Broader | present, nowadays | The period of time that is happening now |
Spanish | ahora | |
Catalan | ara |
Meaning | In the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events. | |
---|---|---|
Examples |
|
Meaning | In these times. | |
---|---|---|
Examples |
| |
Synonyms | nowadays, today | |
Spanish | actualmente, hoy en día, hoy | |
Catalan | actualment, avui dia, avui en dia |
Meaning | Used to preface a command or reproof or request. | |
---|---|---|
Examples |
| |
Spanish | ponerse un hábito |
Meaning | At the present moment. | |
---|---|---|
Examples |
| |
Synonym | at present | |
Spanish | actualmente, ahora | |
Catalan | actualment, ara |
Meaning | Without delay or hesitation / hesitation; with no time intervening. | |
---|---|---|
Example | "Come here now!" | |
Synonyms | immediately, instantly, straightaway, straight off, directly, right away, at once, forthwith, like a shot | |
Spanish | ahora mismo, ahora, directamente, enseguida, inmediatamente | |
Catalan | de seguida, immediatament |
Meaning | (prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject / subject or activity. | |
---|---|---|
Example | "Now the next problem is..." |
Meaning | In the immediate past. | |
---|---|---|
Example | "told me just now" |
©2001-24 · HyperDic hyper-dictionary · Contact