adverb

1. 1. at the present time; at this moment
   2. at once
2. at the time referred to; then; next now his joy began
3. at a time very close to the present; specif.,
   1. very recently; not long ago: with just he left just now
   2. very soon: often with just they are leaving just now
4. given the situation; with things as they are now we'll never know what happened

Etymology: ME < OE nu, akin to ON Goth, OHG nu < IE base *nu- > Gr nu, L nunc

conjunction

noun

adjective

interjection

1. used to signify warning, reproach, etc. now, be careful!
2. used with no definite meaning, to provide emphasis or to preface or resume one's remarks now, I'd been waiting a long time for a chance to get even with him
3. used to express sympathy, concern, consolation, etc. when repeated now, now—it's not so bad after all!

1. National Organization for Women
2. negotiable order of withdrawal