now that

now that

1. As a consequence of the fact that; since.

   Now that you mention it, I am kind of hungry.

   Now that we're all here, let's start the meeting. = Let's start the meeting now that everyone's here.

   Now that the kids have left home we've got a lot of extra space.

   Now that I've got a car I can visit her more often.

   Now that we know each other a little better, we get along fine.

   Now that I think of it, I acted the same way when I was his age.

• what not, what-not, whatnot