now

• ظرف زمان يدل على اللحظة الحالية أو الوقت الراهن، ويُستعمل أيضًا بمعنى فورًا أو في الحال عند إفادة التعجيل. وهو من أكثر ظروف الزمان شيوعًا في الإنجليزية للدلالة على الآن أو لمتابعة الحديث بمعنى 'إذن' أو 'حسنًا'.

An adverb meaning 'at the present time' or 'immediately.' It is one of the most common time adverbs in English, used to indicate the current moment or to introduce a new point in discourse.

1. At the present timeA1formal

   At the current moment or time period.

   الآن

   • I am busy now.
   • Now is the best time to start.
   • She is living in Paris now.

   المرادفاتat presentcurrentlynowadayspresently

   الأضدادthen

2. ImmediatelyA1informal

   Without any delay; instantly.

   فورًا

   • Do it now!
   • Come here now.
   • I need your answer now.

   المرادفاتforthwithimmediatelyinstantlypromptlyprontoright awaystraightaway

3. Used to introduce a statementB1formal

   Used to draw attention to a particular point or to change the subject.

   أداة استفتاح لتنبيه المخاطب أو تغيير الموضوع

   • Now, let's consider the next point.
   • Now, about your question...
   • Now, that's an interesting idea.

   المرادفاتlooksothenwell

• اللحظة الحاضرة أو الوقت الراهن الذي يحدث فيه الشيء الآن. يُستعمل للدلالة على الزمن الحاضر بخلاف الماضي والمستقبل.

The present time or moment, especially as distinct from the past or future; the immediate current situation.

غير معدود

1. The present moment or current time.B1formal

   The exact point or period in time that is occurring at the moment of speaking, as distinct from the past or future; the immediate present.

   اللحظة الحاضرة أو الوقت الراهن

   • Now is the perfect time to start a new project.
   • She always lives in the now and doesn't worry about tomorrow.
   • The now of the story is set in a dystopian future.
   • Up until now, we've never faced such a challenge.
   • He decided to enjoy the now instead of stressing about the past.

   المرادفاتhere and nowmomentpresenttoday