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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Your focus on friends and members of groups is stronger than usual right now. Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024 Inflation is by no means my biggest concern right now. Paul Krugman, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024 The Acer Swift 3 OLED is available with a 29% discount right now, making for a good moment to add this one to your cart. Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024 Money & Markets The 10 best SUVs to buy right now, according to Consumer Reports Consumer Reports tested more than 150 SUVs to make its recommendations By Start Slideshow Americans love their SUVs, which make up the majority of new car purchases in the country. Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024 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 19 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

right now

adverb
1
2
: at the present time
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