1. (adverb) now
the momentary present
2. (adverb) now
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
Synonyms: at once, straightaway, like a shot, directly, straight off, at present, nowadays, immediately, right away, instantly, today, forthwith
3. (adverb) nowadays, now, today
in these times
Synonyms: at once, straightaway, like a shot, now, directly, straight off, at present, nowadays, immediately, right away, instantly, today, forthwith
4. (adverb) now
used to preface a command or reproof or request
Synonyms: at once, straightaway, like a shot, directly, straight off, at present, nowadays, immediately, right away, instantly, today, forthwith
5. (adverb) now, at present
at the present moment
Synonyms: now, at once, straightaway, like a shot, directly, straight off, at present, nowadays, immediately, right away, instantly, today, forthwith
6. (adverb) immediately, instantly, straightaway, straight off, directly, now, right away, at once, forthwith, like a shot
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
Synonyms: now, at one time, straight, at present, like a shot, instantly, instantaneously, in a flash, at once, outright, nowadays, at a time, today, direct, directly, forthwith, promptly, straight off, straightaway, right away, flat, immediately
7. (adverb) now
(prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity
Synonyms: at once, straightaway, like a shot, directly, straight off, at present, nowadays, immediately, right away, instantly, today, forthwith
8. (adverb) now
in the immediate past
Synonyms: at once, straightaway, like a shot, directly, straight off, at present, nowadays, immediately, right away, instantly, today, forthwith
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Synonyms and Antonyms of NOW 
