지금 현재의 시점이나 순간을 나타냄.
At the present time or moment.
예문:
"Are you ready to start the meeting now?"
"The application is now available for download."
지체 없이 즉각적으로 일어나는 동작을 나타냄.
At the time directly following the present moment; immediately.
예문:
"I need you to come to my office right now."
"If we leave now, we can catch the last train."
이야기 속에서 언급되고 있는 과거의 특정 시점을 나타냄.
In a narrative, at the time spoken of or referred to in the past.
예문:
"The sun was setting now, casting long shadows across the field."
"He was twenty-one now and ready to see the world."
주의를 환기하거나 화제를 전환할 때, 또는 명령을 강조할 때 사용함.
Used to draw attention to a statement, transition to a new topic, or give an instruction.
예문:
"Now, let's move on to the next item on the agenda."
"Now, don't forget what I told you earlier."
어떤 상황의 이유나 근거가 되는 사실을 도입할 때 사용함.
Used to introduce a statement that explains the reason for another situation.
예문:
"Now that the exams are over, we can finally relax."
"Now that you are here, you might as well help us."
과거나 미래가 아닌 바로 지금의 시기.
The present time or moment.
예문:
"There is no time like the now to make a change."
"Up until now, everything has gone according to plan."
현재 유행하고 있거나 최신 감각에 맞는.
Fashionable, modern, or popular at the current time.
예문:
"She always knows the most now places to eat in the city."
"That hairstyle is very now."