Meaning : The momentary present.
Example :
Now is a good time to do it.
It worked up to right now.
Meaning : In the historical present. At this point in the narration of a series of past events.
Example :
President Kennedy now calls in the National Guard.
Washington now decides to cross the Delaware.
The ship is now listing to port.
Meaning : In these times.
Example :
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.
Translation in other languages :
ప్రస్తుతం జరుగుతున్న సమయము.
ప్రస్తుతం భారత్, పాకిస్థాన్ లమధ్య సంబంధాలు సరిగ్గా లేవు ఇప్పుడు ముందువలె సమయం లేదు.ആധുനിക അഥവാ വര്ത്തമാന സമയത്ത്.
ഈയിടെയായി ഭാരതവും പാകിസ്ഥാനും തമ്മിലുള്ള ബന്ധം അത്ര നല്ലതല്ലMeaning : Used to preface a command or reproof or request.
Example :
Now hear this!.
Now pay attention.
Translation in other languages :
இப்பொழுது
டெல்லியிலிருந்து இப்பொழுது வருவதாக இருந்தால் எனக்கு ஒரு புத்தகம் வாங்கி வாருங்கள்.Meaning : At the present moment.
Example :
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.
Synonyms : at present
Translation in other languages :
Meaning : Without delay or hesitation. With no time intervening.
Example :
He answered immediately.
Found an answer straightaway.
An official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith.
Come here now!.
Synonyms : at once, directly, forthwith, immediately, instantly, like a shot, right away, straight off, straightaway
Meaning : (prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity.
Example :
Now the next problem is....
Meaning : In the immediate past.
Example :
Told me just now.