Englishfor English speakers
now
Preposition
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You use now when you want to say that something is true at this time. It is also used for things a short time in the future or a short time in the past.
I had many problems before, but I'm OK now.
What did you say just now?
The English teacher is at the library now.
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You use now at the beginning of a sentence to get people's attention.
Now, I'd like to hear from other people too.
playing
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noun
the act of playing a musical instrument
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noun
the action of taking part in a game or sport or other recreation
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noun
(= acting)
the performance of a part or role in a drama