Cool MateMeaning of Not now
A phrase used to refuse or postpone a request.
In simple words: Say you don't want to do something at this moment.
Not now in a sentence
- Can you help me with this? I need to finish my project.
- I’d love to hang out, but it’s just not now.
- When can we discuss this? Not now, I’m busy.
- Can we talk later? Not now, please.
- I'm enjoying this movie, so it's really not now.
How to use Not now
Used to indicate that the speaker is not ready or willing to engage in something at this time. Best for casual conversations; may seem rude in formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Imagine a clock saying 'not now' when you want to sleep.
Related words
Collocations with Not now
- not now, please
- not now, later
- not now, I'm busy
Synonyms for Not now
- not today
- maybe later
- not at the moment
Common mistakes with Not now
- Using it in a formal setting where a more polite refusal is needed.
- Misunderstanding it as a definitive 'no' instead of a temporary pause.
- Confusing it with 'not now,' meaning 'never' in some contexts.
Not now appears in
Not now in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ليس الآن
تقول إنك لا تريد فعل شيء في هذه اللحظة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
এখন না
এই মুহূর্তে কিছু করতে চাও না বলা।
- GermanDeutsch
Nicht jetzt
Sagen, dass du etwas im Moment nicht tun möchtest.
- SpanishEspañol
Ahora no
Decir que no quieres hacer algo en este momento.
- Persianفارسی
الان نه
یعنی الان نمیخوای کاری رو انجام بدی.
- FrenchFrançais
Pas maintenant
Dire que tu ne veux pas faire quelque chose pour le moment.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अभी नहीं
बताएं कि आप इस समय कुछ नहीं करना चाहते।
- ItalianItaliano
Non adesso
Dici che non vuoi fare qualcosa in questo momento.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Agora não
Dizer que você não quer fazer algo neste momento.
- RussianРусский
Не сейчас
Сказать, что ты не хочешь что-то делать прямо сейчас.
- Urduاردو
ابھی نہیں
کہیں کہ آپ اس وقت کچھ نہیں کرنا چاہتے۔
- Chinese中文
现在不行
表示你此刻不想做某事。
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Frequently asked questions about Not now
What does Not now mean?
Say you don't want to do something at this moment.
What is the definition of Not now?
A phrase used to refuse or postpone a request.
How do you use Not now in a sentence?
Can you help me with this? I need to finish my project.
Can you give another example of Not now?
I’d love to hang out, but it’s just not now.
What are synonyms for Not now?
Common alternatives include not today, maybe later, not at the moment.
What words go with Not now?
It commonly pairs with not now, please, not now, later, not now, I'm busy.
What are common mistakes when using Not now?
Using it in a formal setting where a more polite refusal is needed. Misunderstanding it as a definitive 'no' instead of a temporary pause. Confusing it with 'not now,' meaning 'never' in some contexts.
How do you pronounce Not now?
US: //nɑt naʊ//, UK: //nɒt naʊ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Not now formal or informal?
"Not now" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use Not now?
Used to indicate that the speaker is not ready or willing to engage in something at this time. Best for casual conversations; may seem rude in formal contexts.