now

adverb

Used to give an order or instruction, meaning immediately.

"Do your homework now, please."

interjection

Used to express mild warning, impatience, or to calm someone.

"Now, now, there's no need to shout."

adverb

At the present moment; without delay or further postponement.

"I need to leave for work now."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: at present, nowadays, today, forthwith, straight off, directly, like a shot, straightaway, instantly, right away, immediately, at once