Now — synonyms, definition

1. now (o)

at once directly forthwith immediately in a minute instantly nowadays present presently promptly right away soon today without delay

2. now (a)

at once at the moment at this time directly instantly right away without delay

3. now (Noun)

now (Noun) — The momentary present. ex. "Now is a good time to do it" ex. "it worked up to right now"

nowadays present

4. now (Adverb)

at present in a flash instantaneously like a shot outright straight off straightaway tout de suite

now (Adverb) — In the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events. ex. "President Kennedy now calls in the National Guard" ex. "Washington now decides to cross the Delaware" ex. "the ship is now listing to port"

now (Adverb) — In these times. ex. "we now rarely see horse-drawn vehicles on city streets"

now (Adverb) — Used to preface a command, reproof or request. ex. "now hear this!" ex. "now pay attention"

now (Adverb) — At the present moment. ex. "goods now on sale" ex. "the now-aging dictator" ex. "they are now abroad" ex. "it could happen any time now"

now (Adverb) — Without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening. ex. "Come here now!"

now (Adverb) — (prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity. ex. "Now the next problem is..."

now (Adverb) — In the immediate past. ex. "told me just now"