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We are reading now.
What does Now mean?
Now means at this time.
Dictionary definition
At the present time; the current moment.
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The teacher said we should start the activity now.
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The word now helps readers understand when an action is happening.
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What does now mean?
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to now?
Currently is close in meaning to now in many contexts.
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Which word or phrase is closest to the opposite of now?
Then contrasts with the meaning of now.
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Partadverb, noun.
MeaningNow means at this time.
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Synonyms
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currentlyUse for something happening at the present time.
at presentUse for the current time in a more formal way.
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