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UK//haʊ əˈbaʊt naʊ//US//haʊ əˈbaʊt naʊ//

Meaning of How about now

A phrase used to suggest consideration of the present time or situation.

In simple words: A suggestion to reconsider or change the topic to something current.

How about now in a sentence

  • Let's meet tomorrow. How about now?
  • We're talking about the event. How about now instead of next week?
  • How about now, considering the new updates are in?
  • It's getting late for a picnic. How about now, indoors instead?

How to use How about now

Use in conversations when suggesting a time or topic change. It's casual and suitable for everyday discussions but should be avoided in very formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of changing an 'hour' in a clock to 'now' when suggesting something current.

Related words

Collocations with How about now

  • suggest a change
  • consider options
  • make a proposition

Synonyms for How about now

  • What about now?
  • How does it sound now?
  • Shall we consider now?

Common mistakes with How about now

  • Confusing with 'How about then?' which implies a past moment.
  • Using it in a very formal context where a more specific suggestion is needed.

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Frequently asked questions about How about now

What does How about now mean?

A suggestion to reconsider or change the topic to something current.

What is the definition of How about now?

A phrase used to suggest consideration of the present time or situation.

How do you use How about now in a sentence?

Let's meet tomorrow. How about now?

Can you give another example of How about now?

We're talking about the event. How about now instead of next week?

What are synonyms for How about now?

Common alternatives include What about now?, How does it sound now?, Shall we consider now?.

What words go with How about now?

It commonly pairs with suggest a change, consider options, make a proposition.

What are common mistakes when using How about now?

Confusing with 'How about then?' which implies a past moment. Using it in a very formal context where a more specific suggestion is needed.

How do you pronounce How about now?

US: //haʊ əˈbaʊt naʊ//, UK: //haʊ əˈbaʊt naʊ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use How about now?

Use in conversations when suggesting a time or topic change. It's casual and suitable for everyday discussions but should be avoided in very formal settings.