right now

adverb

Synonyms of right nownext
1
2
: at present

Examples of right now in a Sentence

right now we are in the middle of a major home renovation answer my question right now
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There’s a lot of you in Hollywood right now. Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 While those rate offers have since subsided, there are still multiple attractive options for savers right now. Matt Richardson, CBS News, 18 June 2026 There are even more New Balance sneakers to snag on sale in Amazon’s secret outlet section right now. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026 Meta is running the same play right now on two products that have nothing to do with social feeds. Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for right now

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of right now was in the 14th century

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“Right now.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20now. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

right now

adverb
1
2
: at the present time
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