Now Definition
now
adverb
- in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events; "President Kennedy now calls in the National Guard"; "Washington now decides to cross the Delaware"; "the ship is now listing to port"
- in these times; "it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished"- Nancy Mitford; "we now rarely see horse-drawn vehicles on city streets"; "today almost every home has television"
- used to preface a command or reproof or request; "now hear this!"; "now pay attention"
- at the present moment; "goods now on sale"; "the now-aging dictator"; "they are now abroad"; "he is busy at present writing a new novel"; "it could happen any time now"
- without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening; "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"; "Come here now!"
- (prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity; "Now the next problem is..."
- in the immediate past; "told me just now"
noun
- the momentary present; "Now is a good time to do it"; "it worked up to right now"
"Now" in song lyrics
See how now is used in real songs:
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"It's all over now"
(11/5 f/) Taydatay — Roll 'Em Up [Edit] -
"that be the life I'm living now"
1200 Techniques f/ Rashad Houghton — Fork in the Road -
"Wait now, thirty days in the lake now"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Othorized F.A.M. — We Always Gonna Do It
Words that rhyme with now
Usage tips for "now"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "now" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for now to find words that pair well.