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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The team is in the middle of a World Series run right now, but will have plenty of questions to answer in the offseason. Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025 Thursday’s sell-off driven by concerns about loan redit quality in the banking sector doesn’t have investors worried too much right now. Fred Imbert, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025 Scientific American has served as an advocate for science and industry for 180 years, and right now may be the most critical moment in that two-century history. Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2025 Of all my discount hunting, though, the Target patio furniture sale happening right now has topped my must-shop list. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 17 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 20 Oct. 2025.

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right now

adverb
1
2
: at the present time
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