English to English
now
(n/AU/
)
adjective (a)
- Existing at the present time; present.(adjective)source: webster1913
noun (n)
- the momentary present(noun.time)Example:
Now is a good time to do it.
It worked up to right now.
source: wordnet30 - The present time or moment; the present.(noun)source: webster1913
adverb (r)
- in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events(adv.all)Example:
President Kennedy now calls in the National Guard.
Washington now decides to cross the Delaware.
The ship is now listing to port.
source: wordnet30 - in these times(adv.all)Example:
It is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished.
We now rarely see horse-drawn vehicles on city streets.
source: wordnet30 - used to preface a command or reproof or request(adv.all)Example:
Now hear this!.
Now pay attention.
source: wordnet30 - at the present moment(adv.all)Example:
Goods now on sale.
The now-aging dictator.
They are now abroad.
It could happen any time now.
source: wordnet30 - without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening(adv.all)Example:
Come here now!.
Synonym:
at once, directly, forthwith, immediately, instantly, like a shot, right away, straight off, straightawaysource: wordnet30 - (prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity(adv.all)Example:
Now the next problem is....
source: wordnet30 - in the immediate past(adv.all)Example:
Told me just now.
source: wordnet30 - At the present time; at this moment; at the time of speaking; instantly; as, I will write now.(adverb)source: webster1913