Definition (noun) the momentary present
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Now is a good time to do it
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it worked up to right now
Definition (adv) in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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President Kennedy now calls in the National Guard
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Washington now decides to cross the Delaware
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the ship is now listing to port
Definition (adv) in these times
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it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished
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we now rarely see horse-drawn vehicles on city streets
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today almost every home has television
Definition (adv) used to preface a command or reproof or request
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now hear this!
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now pay attention
Definition (adv) at the present moment
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goods now on sale
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the now-aging dictator
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they are now abroad
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he is busy at present writing a new novel
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it could happen any time now
Definition (adv) without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
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he answered immediately
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found an answer straightaway
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an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith
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Come here now!
Definition (adv) (prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity
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Now the next problem is...
Definition (adv) in the immediate past
