今 - 定義、意味と同義語 | Vocabulary.com

Now - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com SKIP TO CONTENT now /naʊ/ /naʊ/ IPA guide Other forms: nows Think of now as being the immediate present, the moment you are currently in. It’s part of the elusive concept of time, and each now , as it passes, becomes "then" even as it is replaced by a new now . If someone calls to ask you what you are doing and you reply that you've been waiting tables but you hope to be a movie star and in fact you've saved almost enough bus fare to make it to Hollywood . . . they might interrupt you to explain: "I mean what are you doing right now." In which case you might reply that you're cooking some noodles. If you do something "every now and then," you don't do it all the time but every once in a while. Definitions of now adverb at the present moment “goods now on sale” “the now -aging dictator” “they are now abroad” “it could happen any time now ” synonyms: at present adverb without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening “Come here now !” synonyms: at once , directly , forthwith , immediately , instantly , like a shot , right away , straight off , straightaway adverb in the immediate past “told me just now ” adverb in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events “President Kennedy now calls in the National Guard” “Washington now decides to cross the Delaware” “the ship is now listing to port” adverb in these times “we now rarely see horse-drawn vehicles on city streets” synonyms: nowadays , today noun the momentary present “ Now is a good time to do it” “it worked up to right now ” see more see less type of: nowadays , present the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech adverb (prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity “ Now the next problem is...” adverb used to preface a command or reproof or request “ now hear this!” “ now pay attention” Pronunciation US /naʊ/ UK /naʊ/ Cite this entry Style: MLA MLA APA Chicago Copy citation DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘now' . Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback Word Family 2 million people are mastering new words. Master a word Sign up now (it’s free!) Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, Vocabulary.com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement. Get started