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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How worried should the Commanders be right now after another Jayden Daniels injury and crushing losses to the Bears and Cowboys the last two weeks? Jeff Howe, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025 The Baltimore Ravens might be the biggest disappointment in the NFL right now. James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025 There’s no telling how expensive the wardrobe budget is on the film, but this lookalike style is just $30 right now. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025 No, that’s the beauty of it, our spend right now is just level. Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 24 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 27 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

right now

adverb
1
2
: at the present time
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