English to English
adjective
- Existing at the present time; present.
source: Webster 1913
noun
- the momentary present
Now is a good time to do it.
It worked up to right now.
source: WordNet 3.0
- The present time or moment; the present.
source: Webster 1913
adverb
- in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
President Kennedy now calls in the National Guard.
Washington now decides to cross the Delaware.
The ship is now listing to port.
source: WordNet 3.0
- in these times
It is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished.
We now rarely see horse-drawn vehicles on city streets.
Today almost every home has television.
source: WordNet 3.0
- used to preface a command or reproof or request
Now hear this!.
Now pay attention.
source: WordNet 3.0
- at the present moment
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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
He answered immediately.
Found an answer straightaway.
An official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith.
Come here now!.
source: WordNet 3.0
- (prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity
Now the next problem is....
source: WordNet 3.0
- in the immediate past
Told me just now.
source: WordNet 3.0
- At the present time; at this moment; at the time of speaking; instantly; as, I will write now.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
adv
- [naw] Ngayon
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
- [nau end dzen] Maminsanminsan; manakânakâ
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog