now

(noun) the momentary present. Examples: "Now is a good time to do it." "It worked up to right now."

(adv) in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events. Examples: "President kennedy now calls in the national guard." "Washington now decides to cross the delaware." "The ship is now listing to port."

(adv) in these times. Synonyms: nowadays, today. Examples: "It is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished"- nancy mitford." "We now rarely see horse-drawn vehicles on city streets." "Today almost every home has television."

(adv) used to preface a command or reproof or request. Examples: "Now hear this!." "Now pay attention."

(adv) at the present moment. Synonyms: at present. Examples: "Goods now on sale." "The now-aging dictator." "They are now abroad." "He is busy at present writing a new novel." "It could happen any time now."

(adv) without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening. Synonyms: immediately, instantly, straightaway, straight off, directly, right away, at once, forthwith, like a shot. Examples: "He answered immediately." "Found an answer straightaway." "An official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith." "Come here now!."

(adv) (prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity. Example: "Now the next problem is...."

(adv) in the immediate past. Example: "Told me just now."