now
gb/nˈaʊ/ us/nˈaʊ/
A1
Anh
~ 100
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adverb
A1
relation
1
At the present time
At this moment in time.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[do something] now
Lỗi thường gặp:
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.
Từ đồng nghĩa
currently (Often used in more formal contexts or to describe ongoing situations rather than an immediate moment.)
Từ trái nghĩa
then (Refers to a different time, usually in the past or future, instead of the present.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
right now
|just now
|happening now
|do it now
Chủ đề
daily life
|time
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
Now [clause]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may overuse 'now' instead of 'so' or 'then' in linking ideas.
Từ đồng nghĩa
next (Refers to the following thing in sequence, not necessarily immediately.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
now listen
|now then
|now you mention it
Chủ đề
time
|conversation
|communication
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[do something] now
Từ đồng nghĩa
immediately (Stronger and more formal than 'now' for urgency.)
Từ trái nghĩa
later (Refers to a time after the present moment.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
do it now
|stop now
|call me now
Chủ đề
daily life
|time
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- Please sit down now.
- I want you to start now, not tomorrow.
- Stop right now!
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
Now (that) [clause]
Từ đồng nghĩa
since ('Since' is more formal and common in writing; 'now that' is more conversational.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
now that you mention it
|now that we're here
Chủ đề
conversation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Từ đồng nghĩa
well ('Well' can also begin speech but sounds less commanding than 'now'.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
now listen here
|now then
Chủ đề
conversation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- Now, where were we?
- Now listen here, young man!
- Now then, let’s see what we have.
Ví dụ cho người học
- Now, let’s start the game.
- Now listen to me.
- Now, we will read a story.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
now
IPA
GB/nˈaʊ/
US/nˈaʊ/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
now (1 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (now)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: now
- Plural: now
Họ từ
Core family
nowadays
adverb B1
Cách diễn đạt
any day now
1/ˈɛni dˈeɪ nˈaʊ/
fixed phrase
Expected very soon from now
It will happen very soon from this moment.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- From now on, I’ll exercise every day.
- You’re in charge from now on.