just now

adv — 3 senses

just now

adv

/ˌd͡ʒʌst ˈnaʊ/ · /ˈd͡ʒʌst ˌnaʊ/

1

Very close to the present moment; just a moment ago.

  • I was talking to my friend on the phone just now.
  • I('ve) just now noticed that we're out of bread.
2

At present; now.

  • We do not have that item in stock just now.
3

Caribbean, Scotland, South Africa In a little while.

  • I'll be coming just now.
Synonyms
just then, recently, currently, right now, imminently, shortly

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