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单词 now
释义

now

1 of 5

adverb

ˈnau̇ How to pronounce now (audio)
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 thisnow 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

Adverb

  • anymore
  • currently
  • nowadays
  • presently
  • right now
  • today

Conjunction

  • 'cause
  • as
  • as long as
  • because
  • being (as or as how or that) [chiefly dialect]
  • considering
  • for
  • inasmuch as
  • seeing
  • since
  • whereas

Noun

  • here and now
  • moment
  • present
  • today

Adjective

  • au courant
  • cool [slang]
  • def [slang]
  • downtown
  • groovy
  • hep
  • hip
  • in
  • mod
  • trendy
  • turned-on
  • with-it
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Example Sentences

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
Adverb
With lower fuel prices, these costs are now falling, which should eventually lead to lower food prices. John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2022 The state’s data dashboard now separates out doses administered to Arizona residents versus all doses administered in the state. Alison Steinbach, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 The Chinese investment bank now counts internet giants Tencent Holdings Ltd. and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. among its shareholders, and is an active underwriter of many domestic and international listings of Chinese companies. Rebecca Feng And Dave Sebastian, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Paata and Irina Tsikurishvili’s son, Vato — who saw the original production as a child — now plays Zviadauri. Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022 Registrations are now being accepted for the Cranberry Bog Tour in Wareham, Mass., taking place Wednesday, Oct. 12. Hartford Courant, 14 Sep. 2022 Then, as now, visitors must go through airport-style security and are only permitted to carry one small bag. Time, 14 Sep. 2022 Her unwavering grace and dignity remained true throughout her life and now her everlasting legacy. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022 After working for private law firms, Pate branched out on his own and started his own Atlanta firm, now called Pate, Johnson & Church. Bill Rankin, ajc, 14 Sep. 2022
Noun
So pack some sunscreen and a towel, and enjoy the last warm days of the year wearing one of these need-to-know-now brands. Nila Do Simon, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2020 The see-now-buy-now collection included jewelry, eyewear, shoes and clothing. Washington Post, 24 Sep. 2019 The see-now-buy-now collection included jewelry, eyewear, shoes and clothing. San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2019 The Model 3 now starts at $38,990, according to Tesla’s website. Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2019 In Augustine’s formulation, a faithful person doesn’t merely forget the past, that collection of dead nows. Christian Wiman, WSJ, 21 June 2019 Dubbed 'Tommy x Zendaya,' the duo's first see-now, buy-now collection is slated to debut on March 2 at Paris Fashion Week, WWD reports. Lauren Alexis Fisher, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Jan. 2019 There will also be a Tommy x Zendaya capsule collection to drop in a see-now-buy-now runway show in February. Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2018 Not only that, her son, Miles, is gay, which at first was problematic given their Southern-religious upbringing but nows seems to be OK. Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 15 June 2018
Adjective
And after his affair with his now-wife Camilla came to light, his public image took a hit. Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 Wharfe also saw the pain Diana experienced amid her husband Prince Charles' affair with his now-wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 30 Aug. 2022 Cosmetics is a part of their TikTok viral putty line as a follow-up to the now fan fave Putter Primer. Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 5 Aug. 2022 Following Kylie's announcement of her son's arrival, the now mom of two was showered with love from friends and family. Georgia Slater, PEOPLE.com, 9 Feb. 2022 In an update to her now-solo pledge posted on Wednesday, French Gates adjusted that promise. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 2 Feb. 2022 Sanchez came to the United States with his now-wife Patricia Osorio and several of her family members in 2000. San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2022 Prince Charles chats with actor Idris Elba and his now-wife, Sabrina Dhowre, at the One Million Young Lives dinner. Janaya Wecker, Town & Country, 13 July 2022 And three months after that, Lodge proposed to his now-wife in December 2021. Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE.com, 10 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adverb, Conjunction, Noun, and Adjective

Middle English, from Old English ; akin to Old High German 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

Kids Definition

now 1 of 3

adverb

ˈnau̇ How to pronounce now (audio)
1
: at this time
I am busy now.
2
: immediately before the present time
They left just now.
3
: in the time immediately to follow
Can you leave now?
4
used to express command or introduce an important point
Now, you listen to me.
5
: sometimes
now one and now another
6
: in the present circumstances
Now what should we do?
7
: at the time referred to
Now the trouble began.

now

2 of 3

conjunction

: in view of the fact that : since
Now that we're all here, let's begin.

now

3 of 3

noun

: the present time
I've been busy up till now.

now 1 of 4

adverb

1
as in currently
at the present time that company doesn't make those toys now because they are unsafe

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • currently
  • today
  • anymore
  • nowadays
  • here
  • presently
  • at present
  • for the time being
  • right now

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • then
  • once
  • before
  • long
  • far
  • away
  • formerly
  • previously
  • heretofore
  • ago
  • since
  • farthest
  • hitherto
  • remotest
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2
as in lately
not long ago I was just now wondering what to do about those old clothes

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • lately
  • late
  • recently
  • just
  • only
  • newly
  • new
  • of late
  • freshly
  • latterly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • previously
  • before
  • ago
  • earlier
  • early
  • formerly
  • heretofore
  • anciently
  • hitherto
  • erstwhile
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3
as in sometimes
on some occasions goes now here, now there—all seemingly without plan or purpose

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • sometimes
  • occasionally
  • at times
  • sporadically
  • on occasion
  • periodically
  • from time to time
  • every so often
  • rarely
  • every now and again
  • ever and anon
  • every now and then
  • seldom
  • once in a while
  • intermittently
  • now and then
  • infrequently
  • recurrently
  • little
  • here and there
  • irregularly
  • variously
  • off and on

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • often
  • frequently
  • usually
  • much
  • regularly
  • always
  • commonly
  • ordinarily
  • constantly
  • routinely
  • oftentimes
  • oft
  • consistently
  • hourly
  • invariably
  • continually
  • continuously
  • ever
  • ofttimes
  • perpetually
  • incessantly
  • unceasingly
  • endlessly
  • uninterruptedly
  • continuingly
  • interminably
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4
as in immediately
without delay come here right now

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • immediately
  • instantly
  • promptly
  • right
  • soon
  • shortly
  • directly
  • suddenly
  • quickly
  • presently
  • away
  • instantaneously
  • forthwith
  • at once
  • straightaway
  • right off
  • right now
  • straight off
  • right away
  • bang
  • instanter
  • rapidly
  • incontinently
  • pronto
  • straightway
  • in no time
  • abruptly
  • momentarily
  • swiftly
  • off the bat
  • freely
  • quick
  • headlong
  • on a dime
  • plumb
  • readily
  • on the double
  • fast
  • on the spot
  • speedily
  • unexpectedly
  • hastily
  • anon
  • PDQ
  • apace
  • briskly
  • swift
  • full tilt
  • recklessly
  • presto
  • posthaste
  • impulsively
  • rashly
  • exactly
  • impetuously
  • seasonably
  • fleetly
  • opportunely
  • punctually
  • snappily

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • slowly
  • late
  • tardily

now

2 of 4

adjective

as in downtown
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment questioned the moral values of the now generation

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • downtown
  • in
  • fashionable
  • hip
  • smart
  • cool
  • stylish
  • def
  • au courant
  • trendy
  • mod
  • hep
  • groovy
  • chic
  • with-it
  • turned-on
  • a la mode
  • à la mode
  • sharp
  • modish
  • voguish
  • snappy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • out
  • uncool
  • unhip
  • nerdy
  • geeky
  • untrendy
  • unfashionable
  • dowdy
  • nerdish
  • unstylish
  • styleless
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now

3 of 4

conjunction

as in because
for the reason that I'll repeat my question now that you are paying attention

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • because
  • since
  • seeing
  • for
  • considering
  • as
  • whereas
  • inasmuch as
  • being (as or as how or that)
  • as long as
  • 'cause

now

4 of 4

noun

as in today
the time currently existing or in progress I know I said you could go, but that was then and this is now

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • today
  • present
  • moment
  • here and now
  • state
  • phase
  • stage

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • yesterday
  • past
  • history
  • yesteryear
  • tomorrow
  • yore
  • future
  • hereafter
  • offing
  • futurity
  • by-and-by
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