Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

now then

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.82 in modern English

Syllables: now then
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

Used to move or return to another subject of discussion.

intj

A mild admonishment.

intj

Example Sentences

"Now then, what shall we do?"
"Now then, don't hit your brother!"
"Now then, John, what you up to?"

Phrases

now and then then-and-now

Frequently Paired Words

now and then then-and-now

Questions

What does now then mean?: Used to move or return to another subject of discussion.

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