2007-04-30 17:20:50 · 3 answers · asked by popcorn0421 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
"Now" is only this moment in time. "For now" means this moment and the following few moments. "By now" meansthe past few moments up until now. Hope that helps.
-Fyce
2007-04-30 17:25:35 · answer #1 · answered by Fyce 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The meanings of the required expressions, according to my understanding, would be as under.
Now: at the present moment; in these times.
For now: for the present; that is, taking into different possibilities, the current disposition.
By now: something has already happened which is known before this moment.
2007-04-30 18:31:28 · answer #2 · answered by greenhorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now means right now at this moment. for now means temporary subject to change. by now means it has probably happened already or waiting for it to happen.
2007-04-30 17:26:20 · answer #3 · answered by r_brewers 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋