(now, colloquial) Used in phrases with existential there when the semantic subject is (usually third-person) plural.
(now, colloquial) Used in phrases with existential there when the semantic subject is (usually third-person) plural.
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Used in questions expressing doubt about the existence or occurrence of something.
At present; now.
South African English slang for 'in a little while' or 'very soon' — but with a catch: it usually means slightly later than 'now' but sooner than 'just now,' making it part of South Africa's famously fuzzy temporal spectrum. Locals know exactly what it means contextually, but newcomers often find themselves confused about whether anything will actually happen immediately. An essential piece of South African English vocabulary.
(colloquial, nonstandard) ; were.
(now, colloquial, or, nonstandard, AAVE) ; were.