| now | (noun) the momentary present | - |
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| (adverb) in these times | Synonyms: nowadays, today |
| (adverb) without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening | Synonyms: at once, directly, forthwith, immediately, instantly, like a shot, right away, straight off, straightaway |
| (adverb) used to preface a command or reproof or request | - |
| (adverb) at the present moment | Synonyms: at present |
| (adverb) in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events | - |
| (adverb) in the immediate past | - |
| (adverb) (prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity | - |
| nowadays | (noun) the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech | Synonyms: present |
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| (adverb) in these times | Synonyms: now, today |
| nowhere | (noun) an insignificant place | - |
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| (adverb) not anywhere; in or at or to no place | - |
| nowise | (adverb) in no manner | Synonyms: to no degree |
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| nowness | (noun) the quality of being the present | Synonyms: presentness |
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