Now
Example: Now he starts working on the new task
Definition
"Now" is an adverb used to indicate the present moment or the immediate time at which something is happening. It emphasizes that an action or event is occurring currently or is about to commence without delay, as in the phrase, "Now he starts working on the new task."
Etymology
The word "now" originates from Old English "nu," which has Germanic roots related to the concept of the present time. Did you know? "Now" has remained remarkably stable in form and meaning throughout English history, consistently pointing to the current moment.
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"Now" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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