DICTOMETER

NOW

(now, actualmente, ahora, aquí, nå)

1. Synonyms:
   • Now
   Definitions:
   • the momentary present
   Examples:
   • Now is a good time to do it
   • It worked up to right now
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Now
   Definitions:
   • in the historical present
   • at this point in the narration of a series of past events
   Examples:
   • President Kennedy now calls in the National Guard
   • Washington now decides to cross the Delaware
   • The ship is now listing to port
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Nowadays
   • Now
   • Today
   Definitions:
   • in these times
   Examples:
   • 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
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Now
   Definitions:
   • used to preface a command or reproof or request
   Examples:
   • Now hear this!
   • Now pay attention
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Now
   • At present
   Definitions:
   • at the present moment
   Examples:
   • Goods now on sale
   • The now-aging dictator
   • They are now abroad
   • He is busy at present writing a new novel
   • It could happen any time now
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Immediately
   • Instantly
   • Straightaway
   • Straight off
   • Directly
   • Now
   • Right away
   • At once
   • Forthwith
   • Like a shot
   Definitions:
   • without delay or hesitation
   • with no time intervening
   Examples:
   • He answered immediately
   • Found an answer straightaway
   • An official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith
   • Come here now!
   
   
6. Synonyms:
   • Now
   Definitions:
   • (prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity
   Examples:
   • Now the next problem is...
   
   
7. Synonyms:
   • Now
   Definitions:
   • in the immediate past
   Examples:
   • Told me just now