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now (EN)
adverb, conjunction, interjection

adverb “now”

now (more/most)
  1. at the current moment
    Now, she prefers tea over coffee.
  2. expressing a need for immediate attention or action
    Now hurry up, the bus will leave any minute!
  3. at certain times, but not always
    He's now contemplative, now bubbling with energy.

conjunction “now”

now
  1. given the situation that; considering that
    Now (that) we've discussed the risks, we should proceed with caution.

interjection “now”

now
  1. a command or prompt to start something immediately
    Now! Jump into the pool!