now
now - noun
the momentary present
now - adverb
- in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
- in these times
- used to preface a command or reproof or request
- at the present moment
- without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
- (prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity
- in the immediate past
now - thesaurus
directly
forthwith
immediately
instantly
nowadays
straightaway
today