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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Anyone who has seen the way the space works today can recognize that there are a lot of families who find this very, very difficult right now. Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026 Meet your new everyday slip-ons that happen to be on sale for just $50 right now. Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 8 Mar. 2026 October 23 – November 21 Your knee-jerk reactions could use some extra thought right now. Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026 And so that is the focus right now. CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for right now

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
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 13 Mar. 2026.

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right now

adverb
1
2
: at the present time
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