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right now


right now

adverb

Definition of RIGHT NOW

1
:  right away
2
:  at present
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Examples of RIGHT NOW

  1. <right now we are in the middle of a major home renovation>
  2. <answer my question right now>

First Known Use of RIGHT NOW

14th century

Related to RIGHT NOW

Synonyms
anymore, currently, nowadays, presently, now, today
Antonyms
before, formerly, long, once, then

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