right now

adverb

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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In fact, the look is nearly inescapable right now. Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2025 There’s no outside noise right now. Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2025 But right now, again, the government needs to reopen. Steve Inskeep, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025 While most of Sabre’s sets are full price right now, this lovely five-piece tortoise setting is marked down. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for right now

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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 6 Oct. 2025.

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right now

adverb
1
2
: at the present time
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