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now with Russian translation
now usage examples
Сейчас хорошее время, чтобы задать вопросы.
Now is a good time to ask questions.
Пожалуйста, начни сейчас, чтобы у нас было достаточно времени на проверку.
Please start now so we have enough time to review.
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now synonyms
What's the difference between now / at the moment / currently / at present / immediately / right away
means at this particular time; common in spoken and informal written English
I'm a bit busy at the moment.
formal or neutral adverb for the present time, often used in written English
She is currently working on the new policy.
slightly more formal equivalent of 'now' or 'at the moment', often in written English
At present, the system is under maintenance.
stronger than 'now' — indicates no delay, often used in commands or urgent contexts
Send me the report immediately.
informal equivalent of 'immediately', common in spoken English (especially US)
I'll take care of it right away.
Nowadays people communicate mainly by phone.
formal/neutral phrase indicating a temporary situation or arrangement
For the time being, the office will be closed on Fridays.
can mean 'now' (current) or 'soon' (shortly) depending on register and region; slightly more formal/ambiguous
She is presently the head of the department.
refers to contemporary habits or trends over a recent period rather than the exact current moment
These days I prefer to cook at home.
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How to pronounce now and what this word means
now means now. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce now
/ˈnaʊ/
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Now is a good time to ask questions.
now transcription
/ˈnaʊ/, /ˈnaʊ/
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Now is a good time to ask questions. Translation: Сейчас хорошее время, чтобы задать вопросы.
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