right now

adverb

Synonyms of right nownext
1
: right away
2
: at present

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right now we are in the middle of a major home renovation answer my question right now
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Laurie Whitwell Newcastle United The best word to describe Newcastle right now is ‘unknown’. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 There has also always been a place for vice in fragrance (sorry to point out that classic diet cola and cigarettes, while very Gabbriette right now, are not actually good for you). — Loren Savini, Allure, 13 Aug. 2026 That can be a big issue right now, as credit card balances and other debts are currently a major issue for millions of Americans. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 But overall right now, the odds of this all working out the way Ellison had hoped have never seemed longer. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for right now

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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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 Aug. 2026.

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right now

adverb
1
: right away
2
: at the present time
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