now
gb/nˈaʊ/ us/nˈaʊ/
A1
Angličtina
~ 100
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adverb
A1
relation
1
At the present time
At this moment in time.
Vzorec užití:
[do something] now
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'now' with 'currently'. 'Now' often means 'this exact moment', while 'currently' can mean 'these days' or 'at present' over a longer period.
Synonyma
currently (Often used in more formal contexts or to describe ongoing situations rather than an immediate moment.)
Antonyma
then (Refers to a different time, usually in the past or future, instead of the present.)
Kolokace
right now
|just now
|happening now
|do it now
Témata
daily life
|time
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- I’m busy right now, can we talk later?
- The shop is closed now, but it opens at 9 a.m.
- Right now, the weather is perfect for a picnic.
- We need to decide now before it's too late.
Učební příklady
- I am eating now.
- She is sleeping now.
- We are at school now.
- He is watching TV now.
adverb
A2
relation
2
Immediately after this
Used to talk about what happens right after something else.
Vzorec užití:
Now [clause]
Častá chyba:
Learners may overuse 'now' instead of 'so' or 'then' in linking ideas.
Synonyma
next (Refers to the following thing in sequence, not necessarily immediately.)
Kolokace
now listen
|now then
|now you mention it
Témata
time
|conversation
|communication
Příklady
- Now, let’s move on to the next topic.
- Now you’ve finished your homework, you can watch TV.
- Now that we’re all here, we can start the meeting.
Učební příklady
- Now we can eat.
- Now you can play.
- Now it is your turn.
adverb
A1
relation
3
In this instant or very soon
Happening right away or very soon.
Vzorec užití:
[do something] now
Synonyma
immediately (Stronger and more formal than 'now' for urgency.)
Antonyma
later (Refers to a time after the present moment.)
Kolokace
do it now
|stop now
|call me now
Témata
daily life
|time
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Please sit down now.
- I want you to start now, not tomorrow.
- Stop right now!
Učební příklady
- Come here now.
- Do it now.
- Stop talking now.
conjunction
B1
relation
4
Since something is the case
Used to say 'because' something is true.
Vzorec užití:
Now (that) [clause]
Synonyma
since ('Since' is more formal and common in writing; 'now that' is more conversational.)
Kolokace
now that you mention it
|now that we're here
Témata
conversation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Now that you’re here, we can start.
- We can relax now that the work is done.
- Now that I think about it, she was right.
Učební příklady
- Now that you are here, we can eat.
- We can sleep now that we finished work.
- Now that it is sunny, we can go out.
interjection
B1
action
5
Used to get attention or begin speaking
A word used to start talking or get someone’s attention.
Synonyma
well ('Well' can also begin speech but sounds less commanding than 'now'.)
Kolokace
now listen here
|now then
Témata
conversation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Now, where were we?
- Now listen here, young man!
- Now then, let’s see what we have.
Učební příklady
- Now, let’s start the game.
- Now listen to me.
- Now, we will read a story.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
now
IPA
GB/nˈaʊ/
US/nˈaʊ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
now (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (now)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: now
- Plural: now
Příbuzná slova
Core family
nowadays
adverb B1
Výrazy
any day now
1/ˈɛni dˈeɪ nˈaʊ/
fixed phrase
Expected very soon from now
It will happen very soon from this moment.
Příklady
- The baby is due any day now.
- They should announce the results any day now.
by now
1/bˈaɪ nˈaʊ/
fixed phrase
At this point in time already
At this point in time, after what has happened before.
Příklady
- You should be ready by now.
- By now, they must have arrived.
just now
1/d͡ʒˈʌst nˈaʊ/
fixed phrase
A short time ago or exactly now
A very short time ago, or exactly at this moment.
Příklady
- I saw her just now outside the store.
- He called me just now.
right now
1/ɹˈaɪt nˈaʊ/
fixed phrase
At this exact moment
At this very moment.
Příklady
- I’m too busy right now to talk.
- Where are you right now?
from now on
1/fɹˈʌm nˈaʊ ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
starting now and continuing
Starting at this moment and going into the future.
Příklady
- From now on, I will exercise every day.
- You have to follow the rules from now on.
from now on
2/fɹˈʌm nˈaʊ ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
Starting at present into future
Starting at this time and continuing into the future.
Příklady
- From now on, I’ll exercise every day.
- You’re in charge from now on.