just now

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Adverb

just now (not comparable)

1. (set phrase) Very close to the present moment; just a moment ago.

   I was talking to my friend on the phone just now.

2. At present; now.

   We do not have that item in stock just now.

3. (Scotland, South Africa, Caribbean) In a little while.

   I'll be coming just now.

Synonyms

• (just a moment ago) just then, recently; see also Thesaurus:recently
• (at present) currently, right now; see also Thesaurus:currently
• (in a little while) imminently, shortly; see also Thesaurus:soon

Translations

• French: à l'instant, juste avant, tout à l’heure
• German: gerade eben, soeben, gerade
• Italian: or ora
• Portuguese: agora mesmo, agora há pouco, agorinha
• Russian: то́лько что
• Spanish: ahora mismo

Translations

• French: tout à l'heure
• German: sofort
• Portuguese: já
• Russian: сейча́с

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