now

Definitions

1. 1adverb

   At the present time; at this moment; at the time of speaking; instantly; as, I will write now.

2. 2adverb

   Very lately; not long ago.

3. 3adverb

   At a time contemporaneous with something spoken of or contemplated; at a particular time referred to.

4. 4adverb

   In present circumstances; things being as they are; -- hence, used as a connective particle, to introduce an inference or an explanation.

5. 5adjective

   Existing at the present time; present.

6. 6noun

   The present time or moment; the present.

7. 7noun

   the momentary present

   "Now is a good time to do it"

   "it worked up to right now"

8. 8adverb

   in these times- Nancy Mitford

   "it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished"

   "we now rarely see horse-drawn vehicles on city streets"

   Synonyms

   nowadaystoday
9. 9adverb

   without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

   "he answered immediately"

   "found an answer straightaway"

   Synonyms

   directlyforthwithimmediatelyinstantlystraightaway
10. 10adverb

    used to preface a command or reproof or request

    "now hear this!"

    "now pay attention"

11. 11adverb

    at the present moment

    "goods now on sale"

    "the now-aging dictator"

12. 12adverb

    in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

    "President Kennedy now calls in the National Guard"

    "Washington now decides to cross the Delaware"

13. 13adverb

    in the immediate past

    "told me just now"

14. 14adverb

    (prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity

    "Now the next problem is..."