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right now

idiom
Meaning

This means at this exact moment, or immediately. It's a stronger and more urgent way to say 'now'.


Examples
SIMPLE

I need your help right now.

CONTEXTUAL

The meeting starts in five minutes, so please finish your report right now.

COMPLEX

Recognizing that the situation had become critical, the director demanded that the team address the security breach right now.

Last updated April 22, 2026