right now

adverb

1

: right away

2

: at present

Synonyms of right now

• currently
• now
• anymore
• today
• for the time being

Examples of right now in a Sentence

right now we are in the middle of a major home renovation

answer my question right now

Recent Examples on the Web

But right here, right now should be the prime directive while the two-time MVP and three-time Super Bowl MVP bestrides the NFL. — Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2026

However, city council members worry great candidates may not want to put their name in the ring right now. — Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026

What’s worth watching most closely right now is how upstart progressive media — Hasan Piker, Drop Site, Lever, Majority Report, and other influencers — approach all this. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2026

There’s just so much uncertainty right now in the industry, not just for filmmakers. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for right now

• allow
• avow
• chiao
• endow
• eyebrow
• highbrow
• lanao
• meow
• powwow
• somehow
• anyhow
• carabao

Kids Definition

right now

adverb

1

: right away

2

: at the present time