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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Hartford has the upper hand right now, but McClain was good in his 106 defensive snaps last year. Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 30 May 2025 That is why the news of Simpson's demotion back to Triple-A Durham on Friday came as an absolute shock and is such a head-scratching move by an organization and team that is on a roll right now. Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025 The popular brand, which collaborated with country stars Dolly Parton and Lainey Wilson last year, has secretly marked down items for up to 31 percent off right now. Izzy Baskette, People.com, 30 May 2025 What’s happening right now is an AGI race, even if most of the world hasn’t woken up to it. Luke Drago, Time, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for right now

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 2 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

right now

adverb
1
2
: at the present time
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