теперь

Etymology
, itself inherited from. First recorded in Russian as in 1562.

Adverb

 * 1) now, at present
 * 2) * 1848,, “Думы беглеца на Байкале (Thoughts of a Runaway in Baikal)”
 * 1) * 1848,, “Думы беглеца на Байкале (Thoughts of a Runaway in Baikal)”

Usage notes

 * Used in contrast with the past, in the sense of "and now" or "but now." Теперь cannot be used in the sense of "At once!" or "Immediately!" For this meaning of "now," see.