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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In pictures: Deadly wildfires in Los Angeles County 1 of 84 BERGEN: There’s a lot of finger-pointing in LA right now. Peter Bergen, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025 He’s well paid, positioned to continue succeeding and has few reasons right now to have wandering eyes. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025 What matters most to me right now is ensuring my daughter feels safe and secure. Paula James-Martinez, Glamour, 18 Jan. 2025 The on-sale products at Coach right now are not to be missed, especially when things are selling out quickly. Rachel Simon, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 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 23 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

right now

adverb
1
2
: at the present time
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