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now

/naʊ/

Used to describe the present moment or the current time period. It is often used to contrast the present with the past or future.

أمثلة

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1

I am eating my dinner now.

I am eating my dinner now.

2

The director is now prepared to see you.

The director is now prepared to see you.

3

Can you come over now?

Can you come over now?

عائلة الكلمة

ظرف
now
صفة
now
مرتبط
present
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نصيحة للحفظ

Remember: N-O-W stands for No Other Way to say 'at this moment'.

اختبار سريع

I am busy ___, but I can help you in ten minutes.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: now

أمثلة

1

I am eating my dinner now.

everyday

I am eating my dinner now.

2

The director is now prepared to see you.

formal

The director is now prepared to see you.

3

Can you come over now?

informal

Can you come over now?

4

Scientific evidence now indicates a change in global temperatures.

academic

Scientific evidence now indicates a change in global temperatures.

5

We are now processing your payment request.

business

We are now processing your payment request.

عائلة الكلمة

ظرف
now
صفة
now
مرتبط
present

تلازمات شائعة

right now right now
from now on from now on
by now by now
until now until now
just now just now

العبارات الشائعة

now and then

now and then (occasionally)

now or never

now or never

every now and again

every now and again

يُخلط عادةً مع

now vs know

Know is a verb meaning to have information, while now is an adverb referring to time.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Now is most frequently placed at the end of a sentence, but can also be placed at the beginning for emphasis or before the main verb.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners sometimes use 'now' when they should use 'actually' to correct someone, or they confuse it with 'currently' in formal writing.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Remember: N-O-W stands for No Other Way to say 'at this moment'.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from Old English 'nū', which is related to the German word 'nun'.

أنماط نحوية

Often used with the present continuous tense (am/is/are + verb-ing). Can be used as a conjunction to introduce a new thought or instruction.
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السياق الثقافي

In 'fast-paced' cultures, 'now' implies an immediate response is expected.

اختبار سريع

I am busy ___, but I can help you in ten minutes.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: now

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exarchness

C1

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perihumer

C1

A technical term referring to the anatomical region or specific tissue structures immediately surrounding the humerus bone in the upper arm. It is primarily used in orthopedic medicine and physical therapy to describe areas of concern during surgery, injury assessment, or prosthetic fitting.

microfluship

C1

A precise, automated release of a minimal amount of fluid or data used to clear a micro-system or reset high-sensitivity sensors. It is typically employed in microfluidic engineering and advanced computing to prevent sediment buildup or signal noise.

antiponness

C1

The quality or state of being opposed to or averse to hard labor, toil, or physical exertion. It describes a deep-seated resistance to performing arduous tasks, often found in philosophical or psychological discussions about the nature of work.

forenumerary

C1

Describes something that pertains to an initial or preliminary counting or listing that occurs before the main enumeration. It is typically used in administrative, historical, or technical contexts to refer to items or individuals recorded ahead of a final official tally.

detangite

C1

To separate components, strands, or ideas that have become intricately intertwined or knotted. It is most frequently used in formal or technical contexts to describe the process of unravelling a complex situation, data set, or physical structure.

unitangine

C1

Describing a process or system that operates through a single point of contact or a singular, unbranching focus. It is often used in technical or analytical contexts to denote a direct and isolated interaction between two entities.

enjectment

C1

Ejectment is a legal action or remedy brought by a person who claims title to real property to recover possession of that property. It is primarily used to remove a tenant or squatter who is wrongfully occupying the land and to settle disputes regarding the rightful owner's title.

invertite

C1

Describing something that has been reversed in position, order, or nature, or turned upside down. It is a highly specialized or archaic term used primarily in technical, historical, or biological contexts to denote a state of inversion.

malteghood

C1

Describing a state marked by deep-seated communal loyalty and historical resilience. It refers to qualities or behaviors that prioritize the preservation of a group's collective identity and shared fortitude above individual interests.

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