Definition

1. Noun:
   • The present moment and immediate circumstances: Refers to the current time and the existing, tangible situation, often contrasted with the past or future. It emphasizes immediacy and concrete reality.

Usage

• Used as a noun phrase, typically with the definite article ("the here and now"), to focus attention on the present reality as opposed to memories, plans, or abstract ideas.
• It often carries a philosophical or practical connotation, urging focus on current existence.

Examples

• Noun:
  • We must deal with the problems of the here and now, not just dream about the future.
  • His philosophy teaches mindfulness and living fully in the here and now.
  • Forget past regrets; focus on the here and now.

Advanced Usage

• "In the here and now": A common prepositional phrase used to specify being present in the current moment.
  • Therapy helped her learn to live in the here and now.

Variants and Related Words

• Present (n): The current time. (e.g., )
• The moment (n): The present point in time. (e.g., )

Synonyms

• The present: The current time.
• The present moment: The immediate now.
• The current situation: The existing state of affairs.

Antonyms

• The past: Time gone by.
• The future: Time yet to come.

Related Idioms

• (Live) for the here and now: To focus one's life and attention on present pleasures or realities, with little concern for the future.
  • After his illness, he decided to live for the here and now.

Noun

1. at this time
   • the disappointments of the here and now
   • she is studying at the moment