Now (Adverb)
Meaning 1
In these times; "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".
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Used to preface a command or reproof or request; "now hear this!"; "now pay attention".
Meaning 3
(prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity; "Now the next problem is...".
Meaning 4
In the immediate past; "told me just now".
Meaning 5
In the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events; "President Kennedy now calls in the National Guard"; "Washington now decides to cross the Delaware"; "the ship is now listing to port".
Meaning 6
Without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening; "he answered immediately"; "found an answer straightaway"; "an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith"; "Come here now!".