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New2grammar Posted 19 years ago
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At the moment, for now

0What is the difference between 'for now' and 'at the moment'? For example,02br
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00For now/at the moment, we are focusing on this topic.02br
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0 I don't see any difference in meaning in that context. 'for now' perhaps has a slightly more 'temporary' feel to it. 0-

— Nona the brit

  • 0 I don't see any difference in meaning in that context.
  • 'for now' perhaps has a slightly more 'temporary' feel to it.
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0 I don't see any difference in meaning in that context. 'for now' perhaps has a slightly more 'temporary' feel to it. 0-
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0For now/at the moment, we plan to use this idea to sell our product.02br
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00Any difference in meaning now? If they still convey the same meaning, my next question is whether I can use 'for now' and 'at the moment' interchangably.0-
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0 YEs they mean the same thing. They do both have a temporary air though - you're planning on doing things differently in the fairly near future. 0-
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0"you're planning on doing things differently in the fairly near future. "02br
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00Yes, I agree. Thanks, Nona. Now I feel better in using them, at least, I dont have to fret over which to be used (either one is good! 05000 )010id4
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0 To me, 01b00for now02b00 is 01b00for the time being02b00, and it has 01font00more lingering power02font00 than01b00 at this moment02b00, which is more instantaneous. 02br
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00 Also, it's as if I expect some kind of a 01font00cha
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