'now' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'now' with 20 example sentences.

now noun

: the momentary present

now adverb

: in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

: in these times

: used to preface a command or reproof or request

: at the present moment

: without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

: (prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity

: in the immediate past

You don't need to think about that now.

Where are your children now?

Now he is in the hospital in critical condition.

I wouldn't mind a beer right now.

What are you eating right now?

Why have you come only now?

What we're doing now is very dangerous.

I'm very sad now.

We've been together for almost five years now.

Are you watching TV now?

I'm not very busy right now.

I've been working here for three years now.

He is now 40 years old.

Why do we have to do this right now?

I can't answer that question now.

Who are you going out with now?

Is the university library open now?

I can't give it to you now.

I don't feel like eating anything now.

I wish you were here with me now.

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