Main entry: now
Definition: the momentary present
Usage: Now is a good time to do it; it worked up to right now
Main entry: today, now, nowadays
Definition: in these times
Usage: 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
Main entry: now, directly, immediately, instantly, forthwith, like a shot, straight off, straightaway, at once, right away
Definition: without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
Usage: he answered immediately; found an answer straightaway; an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith; Come here now!
Main entry: now
Definition: used to preface a command or reproof or request
Usage: now hear this!; now pay attention
Main entry: now, at present
Definition: at the present moment
Usage: 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
Main entry: now
Definition: in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
Usage: President Kennedy now calls in the National Guard; Washington now decides to cross the Delaware; the ship is now listing to port
Main entry: now
Definition: in the immediate past
Usage: told me just now
Main entry: now
Definition: (prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity
Usage: Now the next problem is...