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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, straightaway
    source: 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

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