Meaning of Now what
A phrase used to ask about what to do next.
In simple words: What should we do next?
Now what in a sentence
- We've finished the project; now what?
- She looked around and said, 'Now what?' after the party ended.
- After graduating, he thought, 'Now what?' as he searched for jobs.
- We’ve made the decision; now what do we do about implementation?
- When you finish the game, you might ask, 'Now what?'
How to use Now what
Used when needing clarification on next steps or actions; not overly formal.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Imagine a person at a crossroads, asking, 'Now what do I do?'
Related words
Collocations with Now what
- Now what do we do?
- Now what happens?
- So, now what?
- Now what next?
- Now what should I say?
Synonyms for Now what
- What's next?
- What do we do now?
- What happens next?
- What should I do?
- Now what should we do?
Common mistakes with Now what
- Used too formally in business settings.
- Said without context, making it unclear.
- Confused with 'so what', which is different.
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Now what in other languages
More chunks like Now what
- What do we do now
- What should i do
- Let's do this
An enthusiastic invitation to begin an activity.
- Two and two
The result of adding the numbers two and two, often used idiomatically to indicate something obvious.
- Every guy gets a share
Each male receives a portion of something.
- Think, think, think
To have a particular opinion or belief about something.
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Frequently asked questions about Now what
What does Now what mean?
What should we do next?
What is the definition of Now what?
A phrase used to ask about what to do next.
How do you use Now what in a sentence?
We've finished the project; now what?
Can you give another example of Now what?
She looked around and said, 'Now what?' after the party ended.
What are synonyms for Now what?
Common alternatives include What's next?, What do we do now?, What happens next?, What should I do?, Now what should we do?.
What words go with Now what?
It commonly pairs with Now what do we do?, Now what happens?, So, now what?, Now what next?, Now what should I say?.
What are common mistakes when using Now what?
Used too formally in business settings. Said without context, making it unclear. Confused with 'so what', which is different.
How do you pronounce Now what?
US: //naʊ wɑt//, UK: //naʊ wɒt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Now what?
Used when needing clarification on next steps or actions; not overly formal.
