NOWの定義と意味 - メリアム・ウェブスター

NOW Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Est. 1828 Dictionary Definition adverb conjunction noun adjective abbreviation adverb 5 adverb conjunction noun adjective abbreviation Synonyms Example Sentences Word History Phrases Containing Rhymes Entries Near Cite this Entry Citation Kids Definition Kids More from M-W Show more Show more Citation Kids More from M-W Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In now 1 of 5 adverb ˈnau̇ Synonyms of now 1 a : at the present time or moment Now is the time for action. b : in the time immediately before the present thought of them just now c : in the time immediately to follow : forthwith come in now 2 — used with the sense of present time weakened or lost to express command, request, or admonition now hear this now you be sure to write 3 — used with the sense of present time weakened or lost to introduce an important point or indicate a transition (as of ideas) now , this may seem reasonable at first 4 : sometimes now one and now another 5 : under the present circumstances Since my plan has failed, we must now try his. 6 : at the time referred to now the trouble began 7 : by this time has been teaching now for twenty years now 2 of 5 conjunction : in view of the fact that : since — often followed by that now that we are here now 3 of 5 noun : the present time or moment been ill up to now now 4 of 5 adjective 1 : of or relating to the present time : existing the now president 2 a : excitingly new now clothes b : constantly aware of what is new now people the now generation NOW 5 of 5 abbreviation National Organization for Women Synonyms of now Relevance Adverb currently today anymore Conjunction because since seeing Noun today present Adjective downtown hip fashionable in with-it stylish smart See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus Examples of now in a Sentence Adverb We were having trouble before, but everything's okay now . I'm feeling much better now , thank you. I love you now and I'll love you forever. Now 's the time for action. “And now ,” he said, “all we have to do is wait.” “Can we talk?” “Not now . I'm really busy.” He knows now that he was wrong. Police have now identified the man who they believe stole the car. Scientists now believe that the bones belong to a different species of reptile. the now famous photograph of an American sailor kissing his young wife Conjunction Now you mention it, I am kind of hungry. I'll repeat my question now that you are paying attention. Noun A lot of things can happen between now and then. The kids are supposed to be in bed by now . That's enough for now , but we may need some more later. Things are fine for now . Fifty years from now you'll be telling your grandchildren about this day. She's due back a week from now . We'll be here from now until November. From now on , no one can use my car without my permission. Adjective questioned the moral values of the now generation See More Recent Examples on the Web Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback . Adverb Our impressively multicultural team of street racers now freelance in the shadowy and complex world of covert ops, jetting around the world to take down an increasingly unhinged array of nihilist supervillains. — Hua Hsu, New Yorker , 29 Apr. 2026 Even now , Dickinson shrugs off people who complain that recent Maiden albums like The Book of Souls and Senjutsu lean too progressive. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone , 29 Apr. 2026 Noun Millie swapped of-the-era straight-leg jeans for cord-denim pants with a more of-the- now barrel shape. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue , 20 Feb. 2026 Finding a passable wing that can shoot and defend will put the Knicks in a better situation for the now and for the future. — Tom Rende, Forbes.com , 26 Aug. 2025 Adjective The now 22-year-old, who grew up in Westfield, New Jersey, shared a now-viral clip from the first episode of her cooking show Cooking with Ley Ley Shea on her TikTok. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE , 14 Apr. 2026 All of the world’s greatest golfers combined are boring compared to Tiger and his now Elvis-like descent. — Mac Engel april 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram , 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for now Word History Etymology Adverb, Conjunction, Noun, and Adjective Middle English, from Old English nū ; akin to Old High German nū now, Latin nunc , Greek nyn First Known Use Adverb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Conjunction 15th century, in the meaning defined above Noun 12th century, in the meaning defined above Adjective 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Time Traveler The first known use of now was before the 12th century See more words from the same century Phrases Containing now any day now any second now (at) any minute (now) (at) any moment (now) don't look now even now / then every now and again every now and then from now on from now until doomsday here and now if looks could kill, I'd be dead right now just now now and then now, now now you're talking right now Rhymes for now bough brow chow ciao clow cow dao dow frau hao hau how See All Rhymes for now Browse Nearby Words novus ordo seclorum now NOW See all Nearby Words Cite this Entry Style MLA Chicago APA Merriam-Webster “Now.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/now. Accessed 4 May. 2026. Copy Citation Kids Definition now 1 of 4 adverb (ˈ)nau̇ 1 a : at the present time they are busy now b : in the time immediately before the present thought of them just now c : in the time immediately to follow come in now 2 — used with the sense of present time weakened or lost (as to express command or introduce an important point) now hear this 3 : sometimes now one and now another 4 : under the present circumstances now the trouble began 5 : by this time has been teaching now for twenty years now 2 of 4 conjunction : in view of the fact that : since — often followed by that now that we are here now 3 of 4 noun ˈnau̇ : the present time been ill up to now now 4 of 4 adjective ˈnau̇ : of or relating to the present time : existing the now president More from Merriam-Webster on now Nglish: Translation of now for Spanish Speakers Last Updated: 30 Apr 2026 - Updated example sentences Love words? Need even more definitions? 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