now Antonyms

Meaning of now

Wordnet

now (n)

the momentary present

Wordnet

now (r)

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

in these times

used to preface a command or reproof or request

at the present moment

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

(prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity

in the immediate past

Webster

now (adv.)

At the present time; at this moment; at the time of speaking; instantly; as, I will write now.

Very lately; not long ago.

At a time contemporaneous with something spoken of or contemplated; at a particular time referred to.

In present circumstances; things being as they are; -- hence, used as a connective particle, to introduce an inference or an explanation.

Webster

now (a.)

Existing at the present time; present.

Webster

now (n.)

The present time or moment; the present.

FAQs About the word now

the momentary present, in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events, in these times, used to preface a command or reproo

anymore, today,currently,nowadays, for the time being, right now, here, presently,at present

before,then, before, long, then, once, once, long, far, away

The time has come; act now and seize the moment.

I need a decision now; don't make me wait any longer.

The clock is ticking, so make your choice now.

The situation is urgent, and we need a solution now.