First in time.
In front, prominently forward.
Most importantly.
Positioned in front of (all) others in space, most forward.
Coming before (all) others in time.
Closest to the bow.
Of the highest rank or position; of the greatest importance; of the highest priority.
At the present time.
Used to indicate a context of urgency.
Sometimes; occasionally.
Used to address a switching side, or sharp change in attitude from before. (In this usage, now is usually emphasized).
Used to introduce a point, a qualification of what has previously been said, a remonstration or a rebuke.
At the time reached within a narration.
Differently from the immediate past; differently from a more remote past or a possible future; differently from all other times.
The state of not paying attention to the future or the past.
The present time.
A particular instant in time, as perceived at that instant.
Indicates a signal to begin.
Since, because, in light of the fact; often with that.
Fashionable; popular; up to date; current.
Present; current.