1. (adv.) At the present time; at this moment; at the time of speaking; instantly; as, I will write now.

2. (adv.) Very lately; not long ago.

3. (adv.) At a time contemporaneous with something spoken of or contemplated; at a particular time referred to.

4. (adv.) In present circumstances; things being as they are; -- hence, used as a connective particle, to introduce an inference or an explanation.

5. (a.) Existing at the present time; present.

6. (n.) The present time or moment; the present.

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