Dicionário monolíngue
Inglês

Now

naʊ
Extremamente Comum
0 - 100
0 - 100
O índice de frequência e importância das palavras indica com que frequência uma palavra aparece em um determinado idioma. Quanto menor o número, mais frequentemente a palavra é usada. As palavras mais frequentemente usadas variam normalmente de 1 a 4000. Este índice de importância ajuda você a se concentrar nas palavras mais úteis durante o seu processo de aprendizagem de idiomas.

Now -

At the present time; at this moment

Exemplo: I am busy right now.
Uso: informalContexto: daily conversations
Observação: Commonly used to indicate the current moment or situation.

Used to introduce a new topic or idea

Exemplo: Now, let's discuss the next steps.
Uso: formalContexto: professional settings
Observação: Often used to transition to a new point in a discussion or presentation.

In the immediate future

Exemplo: I will leave for the meeting now.
Uso: informalContexto: daily conversations
Observação: Indicates an action that will happen shortly after the current moment.

Sinônimos de Now

Currently

Currently means at the present time or moment. It is often used to indicate what is happening right now.
Exemplo: I am currently working on a project.
Observação: Currently emphasizes the ongoing nature of the action or situation.

At present

At present refers to the current moment in time. It is commonly used in formal contexts.
Exemplo: At present, we are not accepting new applications.
Observação: At present is more formal than 'now' and is often used in written or professional communication.

Presently

Presently means at this time or shortly. It is often used to indicate something that will happen in the near future.
Exemplo: She will be here presently.
Observação: Presently can imply that something is about to happen soon, whereas 'now' simply refers to the current moment.

At the moment

At the moment refers to the current time or situation. It is commonly used to indicate a temporary state.
Exemplo: At the moment, I am not available to take your call.
Observação: At the moment suggests a specific time frame or circumstance, similar to 'now', but with a slightly more temporary connotation.

Expressões e frases comuns de Now

Right now

This phrase emphasizes immediacy or urgency, indicating that something needs to be done immediately or without delay.
Exemplo: I need your help right now.
Observação: It adds emphasis to the urgency of the current moment.

By now

This phrase refers to a specific time that has already passed, suggesting that something expected or planned should have happened before that time.
Exemplo: She should have arrived at the airport by now.
Observação: It implies that an expected action or event hasn't occurred yet.

For now

This phrase indicates a temporary situation or solution, suggesting that something is valid or applicable only at the present time.
Exemplo: Let's focus on finishing this project for now.
Observação: It implies a limited or temporary time frame.

Just now

This phrase refers to a very recent past moment, indicating that something happened a short time ago.
Exemplo: She left just now, so you just missed her.
Observação: It signifies a recent and immediate past event.

Now and then

This phrase means occasionally or from time to time, suggesting that something happens infrequently but regularly.
Exemplo: I like to treat myself to ice cream now and then.
Observação: It denotes occasional or intermittent occurrences.

From now on

This phrase indicates a change or commitment to do something differently or in a new way starting from the present moment and continuing into the future.
Exemplo: I will start eating healthier from now on.
Observação: It signifies a new beginning or a change in behavior.

Up until now

This phrase refers to the time leading up to the present moment, indicating that something was true or valid until that point.
Exemplo: Up until now, I had never traveled outside the country.
Observação: It specifies a period of time leading to the present.

Expressões cotidianas (gíria) de Now

ASAP

ASAP stands for 'as soon as possible,' indicating an urgent request or requirement.
Exemplo: I need that report ASAP.
Observação: ASAP emphasizes urgency more than 'now.'

Pronto

Pronto is an informal term derived from Spanish meaning 'quickly' or 'immediately.'
Exemplo: Get over here pronto!
Observação: Pronto has a more forceful tone than 'now.'

STAT

STAT is often used in medical contexts to mean 'immediately,' from the Latin 'statim.'
Exemplo: We need those test results STAT!
Observação: STAT is commonly used in urgent or emergency situations.

On the double

This slang term means to do something quickly or immediately.
Exemplo: Bring me that report on the double!
Observação: It adds a sense of urgency and implies a need for swift action.

Chop-chop

This term, borrowed from Chinese dialects, means to hurry up or do something quickly.
Exemplo: Finish up those tasks, chop-chop!
Observação: It conveys a playful or slightly commanding tone.

Now - Exemplos

I am busy right now.
Can you call me back later? I'm in a meeting now.
I need to finish this report now.
Please stop talking and listen to me now.

Gramática de Now

Now - Advérbio (Adverb) / Advérbio (Adverb)
Lema: now
Conjugações
Advérbio (Adverb): now
Substantivo, plural (Noun, plural): now
Substantivo, singular ou massa (Noun, singular or mass): now
Sílabas, Separação e Ênfase
Now contém 1 sílabas: now
Transcrição fonética: ˈnau̇
now , ˈnau̇ (A sílaba vermelha é tônica)

Now - Importância e frequência de uso

O índice de frequência e importância das palavras indica com que frequência uma palavra aparece em um determinado idioma. Quanto menor o número, mais frequentemente a palavra é usada. As palavras mais frequentemente usadas variam normalmente de 1 a 4000.
Now: 0 - 100 (Extremamente Comum).
Este índice de importância ajuda você a se concentrar nas palavras mais úteis durante o seu processo de aprendizagem de idiomas.
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