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

Keep reading to find more must-have devices available at Amazon right now. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2026

The way All American empowered all the athletes, the young athletes with the showcase and Spencer James in the end, is such an important narrative in sports right now. — Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

What makes vintage furniture appealing right now Vintage furniture offers qualities beyond simply recreating an older look. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026

This is already happening in financial institutions right now. — Jashwanth Pedapudi, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 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