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now

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1. now - Noun

2. now - Adjective

3. now - Verb

4. now - Adverb

5. now - Conjunction

6. now - Interjection

8. Now - Proper noun

Meaning

At the present time; at this moment; at the time of speaking; instantly; as, I will write now.

Very lately; not long ago.

At a time contemporaneous with something spoken of or contemplated; at a particular time referred to.

In present circumstances; things being as they are; -- hence, used as a connective particle, to introduce an inference or an explanation.

Existing at the present time; present.

The present time or moment; the present.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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One can be an atheist only until their death. After it, everyone will become believers. However, the choice of what will be after death must be made now and as soon as possible. John of Shanghai and San Francisco

What we do now echoes in eternity. Marcus Aurelius

In the old days, people knew a little and understood a lot. Then they gained more knowledge which led to less understanding. And now people know a lot but understand nothing at all. John Krestiankin

Life is like the flame of a lamp; it needs a little oil now and then. Hindi Proverb

Leave her now and then if you would really love your wife. Malawi Proverb

If the secret sorrows of everyone could be read on their forehead, how many who now cause envy would suddenly become the objects of pity. Italian Proverb

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