now

• Adverb, das 'zum gegenwärtigen Zeitpunkt' oder 'sofort' bedeutet. Es ist eines der häufigsten Zeitadverbien im Englischen und bezeichnet den aktuellen Moment oder leitet einen neuen Gedanken im Gespräch ein.

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.

   Jetzt

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

   Synonymeat presentcurrentlynowadayspresently

   Antonymethen

2. ImmediatelyA1informal

   Without any delay; instantly.

   Sofort

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

   Synonymeforthwithimmediatelyinstantlypromptlyprontoright awaystraightaway

3. Used to introduce a statementB1formal

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

   Nun

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

   Synonymelooksothenwell

• Der gegenwärtige Augenblick, der aktuelle Zeitpunkt oder die unmittelbar stattfindende Zeit.

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

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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.

   Gegenwart oder aktueller Zeitpunkt

   • 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.

   Synonymehere and nowmomentpresenttoday