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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Although rates are elevated right now, waiting for mortgage rates to go down before buying a home isn’t necessarily your best bet. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 There is a raging debate in golf right now about former PGA Tour pros reclassifying as amateurs to compete in amateur events. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Her life right now is big on both reflection and new beginnings. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026 In no particular order, these are the 10 of the best luxury hotels in Madrid right now. — Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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right now

adverb
1
: right away
2
: at the present time
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