now

now · adverb

imported

Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    At the present time or moment.

  2. 2.

    Immediately; without delay.

  3. 3.

    Used to introduce a statement or question, or to get attention.

  4. 4.

    As a consequence of something; under the present circumstances.

  5. 5.

    As a result of the fact that.

  6. 6.

    The present time or moment.

Related words

Antonyms: before, later, then
See also: currently, immediately, present, today
Synonyms: at present, currently, immediately, presently

Etymology

From Old English nū, from Proto-Germanic nu, from Proto-Indo-European nu meaning "now." The word has cognates in many Indo-European languages including Latin nunc, Greek nun, and Sanskrit nu.