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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History will dictate if this is a turning point for our country, but every single one of us gets to choose right now. Adisa Hargett-Robinson, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025 And right now, the online store has released a bevy of products under $40 that are undoubtedly making it on my next trip. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025 Social media is a cancer on our society right now. Daniel Bush, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025 For one, there's a clear discount on European tech right now. Ryan Browne, CNBC, 12 Sep. 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 14 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

right now

adverb
1
2
: at the present time
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