Now example sentences

Related (10): present, currently, immediately, instantly, presently, nowadays, today, then, later, soon

"Now" Example Sentences

  1. I'm leaving now, so don't wait up for me.
  2. Now that you mention it, I do remember seeing her at the party.
  3. She used to hate coffee, but now she drinks it every morning.
  4. We should talk about this now before it gets worse.
  5. Right now I'm just trying to survive the week.
  6. Now is probably not the best time to bring that up.
  7. He was angry then, but now he's finally calmed down.
  8. Can we please deal with this now instead of later?
  9. Now, I'm not saying he did it on purpose, but it sure looks suspicious.
  10. Back then nobody believed her, but now everyone does.
  11. I need the report now, not tomorrow morning.
  12. Now that I think about it, that makes a lot of sense.
  13. She's different now — harder somehow, more guarded.
  14. Now's the time to make a decision before it's too late.
  15. Honestly, I don't even know who I am now.
  16. The kids are grown now and we barely see them.
  17. Now that we're finally alone, can we talk?
  18. Everything's changed now and I'm not sure how to feel about it.
  19. Now would be a good moment to apologize, don't you think?
  20. I was terrified then, but now I can laugh about it.
  21. Now, here's where the story gets interesting.
  22. She won't answer my calls now that we broke up.
  23. Now is when we find out if any of this was worth it.
  24. He's retired now and spends all his time gardening.
  25. Now that you're here, things feel different.
  26. I can't go back now — I've already committed to this.
  27. Now I realize what a mistake that was.
  28. The situation is urgent now, so we need to act fast.
  29. Now's not the time for jokes — this is serious.
  30. Everything makes sense now that she explained it.

Common Phrases

  1. right now
  2. by now
  3. for now
  4. now and then
  5. now that
  6. just now
  7. now or never
  8. here and now
  9. now more than ever
  10. from now on
  11. as of now
  12. even now

Examples by Level

A1
  1. I am happy now.
  2. Now I understand.
A2
  1. She lives in London now, but she used to live in Paris.
  2. Now that you're here, we can start the meeting.
B1
  1. I didn't believe him then, but now I see he was telling the truth.
  2. Now is probably the best time to ask for a raise, honestly.
B2
  1. She's become someone I barely recognize now — success has changed her in ways I didn't expect.
  2. Now that we've moved past the initial shock, we can actually discuss what happens next.
C1
  1. What was once unthinkable has become commonplace now, a shift so gradual that most people failed to notice it happening.
  2. Now, in the quiet aftermath of everything that's transpired, he finally understands what he'd lost.
C2
  1. There exists a peculiar kind of regret that emerges only now, years later, when the opportunity to change course has long since vanished.
  2. Now that the dust has settled and the noise has faded, what remains is not vindication but a hollow sort of exhaustion.

Examples by Scenario

🏠 Everyday Life
  1. I'm heading out now — do you need anything from the store?
  2. The kids are finally asleep now, so I can actually relax for five minutes.
💼 Workplace
  1. Now that the merger is official, we're all wondering if our jobs are safe.
  2. I need those files now, not at the end of the day.
📊 Business
  1. Now is the moment to capitalize on the market shift before our competitors catch on.
  2. The data shows that consumer behavior has changed now, and we need to adjust our strategy accordingly.
🛒 Buying / Shopping
  1. Now that I'm looking at the price, this designer bag seems absolutely ridiculous.
  2. I used to buy cheap clothes, but now I'd rather spend more on things that last.
✈️ Travel
  1. Now that we're here, I realize we should have booked the hotel with the better reviews.
  2. The flight leaves now, so we need to get through security immediately.
📚 Education
  1. Now that she's in high school, the homework has gotten completely out of control.
  2. I didn't understand fractions back then, but now they finally make sense to me.
❤️ Relationships
  1. We were so in love once, but now I can barely stand to be in the same room with him.
  2. Now that we've been together for five years, I'm starting to wonder if this is really what I want.
📰 News / Politics
  1. Now that the election results are in, the real work of governing can begin.
  2. The scandal that seemed minor now has spiraled into a full-blown investigation.
💻 Technology
  1. Now that AI can generate images, people are worried about what that means for artists.
  2. I remember when we had to dial up to use the internet — now everyone's always connected.
📝 Formal Writing
  1. The evidence presented now suggests that previous assumptions about the phenomenon were fundamentally flawed.
  2. Now that sufficient data has been collected, we can proceed with the analysis phase of the research.

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