1. (adverb) in these times

• nowadays
• today

2. (adverb) at the present moment

• at present

3. (adverb) without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

• at once
• directly
• forthwith
• immediately
• instantly
• like a shot
• right away
• straight off
• straightaway

1. (noun) the momentary present

• nowadays
• present

1. (adverb) without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

• immediate