now
At this moment in time.
At the present time or moment, as opposed to the past or future.
Used to talk about what happens right after something else.
Used to introduce something that follows directly from what has just been said or done.
Happening right away or very soon.
Indicating something will happen immediately or very soon from the present moment.
Used to say 'because' something is true.
Used to introduce a reason or explanation based on a new situation.
A word used to start talking or get someone’s attention.
Used to start a statement, attract attention, or signal a change in topic or tone.
- Base: now
- Plural: now
any day now
1Expected very soon from now
It will happen very soon from this moment.
- The baby is due any day now.
- They should announce the results any day now.
by now
1At this point in time already
At this point in time, after what has happened before.
- You should be ready by now.
- By now, they must have arrived.
just now
1A short time ago or exactly now
A very short time ago, or exactly at this moment.
- I saw her just now outside the store.
- He called me just now.
right now
1At this exact moment
At this very moment.
- I’m too busy right now to talk.
- Where are you right now?
from now on
1starting now and continuing
Starting at this moment and going into the future.
- From now on, I will exercise every day.
- You have to follow the rules from now on.
from now on
2Starting at present into future
Starting at this time and continuing into the future.
- From now on, I’ll exercise every day.
- You’re in charge from now on.