by now
/baɪ naʊ/
by now
📚 Meanings
- 1.
Used to indicate that something has already been completed or should have been completed by the present moment. It conveys the meaning of 'by this time' or 'already at this point'.
"You should have finished your homework by now."
- 2.
Used to infer that something is in a particular state or has progressed as expected by the present moment. It conveys the meaning of 'by now, naturally' or 'at this point'.
"They must be home by now."
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The movie should be over by now.
The movie should be over by now.
I've explained it three times, so he must understand it by now.
I've explained it three times, so he must understand it by now.
Don't worry, they should have arrived at the airport by now.
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