right now

adverb
UK: /ˌraɪt ˈnaʊ/
US: /ˌraɪt ˈnaʊ/

  1. Immediately; at this very moment.

    1. I need help right now [ ] [ ]
    2. She is busy right now, so call her back later to discuss the project details [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

presently directly instantly immediately
right now noun

  1. This specific moment in time, without delay.

    1. Right now is the time to act [ ] [ ]
    2. Right now seems the perfect opportunity to launch the new marketing campaign. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "right now" is /ˌraɪt ˈnaʊ/ in British English and /ˌraɪt ˈnaʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "right now": presently, directly, instantly, immediately.

Example usage of "right now": "I need help right now". More examples on the page.