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right now

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌraɪt ˈnaʊ/

right now means: At this moment, while you are speaking.

adverb

AT PRESENTA1

At this moment, while you are speaking.

  • I am busy right now.
  • She is working in Paris right now.
  • What do you need right now?

Similar words: now, at the moment, currently

Common phrases: right now at home, busy right now

IMMEDIATELYA2

Without waiting or delaying.

  • Come here right now.
  • We need to call a doctor right now.
  • Could you stop that right now?

Similar words: immediately, at once, straight away

Opposites: later

Common phrases: leave right now, start right now

Questions about right now

What does right now mean?

At this moment, while you are speaking.

What is right now in other languages?

Türkçe: şu anda · Español: ahora mismo · Français: en ce moment · Deutsch: gerade · Italiano: in questo momento · 日本語: 今

How do you pronounce right now?

It is pronounced /ˌraɪt ˈnaʊ/.

How do you use right now in a sentence?

I am busy right now. She is working in Paris right now.

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