Now

'Now'

[now.n.01] as in: the momentary present

Examples:
Now is a good time to do it
it worked up to right now

'Now'

[now.r.01] as in: in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

Examples:
President Kennedy now calls in the National Guard
Washington now decides to cross the Delaware
the ship is now listing to port

'Now'

[nowadays.r.01] as in: in these times; - Nancy Mitford

Examples:
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

'Now'

[now.r.03] as in: used to preface a command or reproof or request

Examples:
now hear this!
now pay attention

'Now'

[now.r.04] as in: at the present moment

Examples:
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

'Now'

[immediately.r.01] as in: without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

Examples:
he answered immediately
found an answer straightaway
an official accused of dishonesty should be suspended forthwith
Come here now!

'Now'

[now.r.06] as in: (prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity

Examples:
Now the next problem is...

'Now'

[now.r.07] as in: in the immediate past

Examples:
told me just now

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