Cool MateMeaning of What's going on right now
A casual way to ask about current activities or events.
In simple words: A question asking about what is happening at the moment.
What's going on right now in a sentence
- Hey, what's going on right now at the party?
- I missed your call; what's going on right now?
- What's going on right now in the news?
- So, what's going on right now with your project?
- I'm curious, what's going on right now with our team?
How to use What's going on right now
Use this phrase in casual conversations to ask about current events or someone's situation. It's suitable among friends but can appear overly casual in formal settings.
Grammar pattern
standalone greeting
Memory hint
Think of a party where you want to know the latest news – just ask!
Related words
Collocations with What's going on right now
- What's going on right now?
- What's going on over there?
- What's going on lately?
Synonyms for What's going on right now
- What's happening?
- What's up?
- What's new?
- What's the situation?
- What's going down?
Common mistakes with What's going on right now
- Using 'What is going on right now?' in very formal situations.
- Confusing with 'What's happening right now?' which can feel slightly more formal.
- Using it in situations where more detail is needed.
Compare What's going on right now with What's happening, What's up?, What's new
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More chunks like What's going on right now
- What's happening
- What's up?
- What's new
- It is what it is
A phrase used to express acceptance of a situation without trying to change it.
- I know what this is
A phrase expressing certainty about the identity or nature of something.
- Have you seen this
A question asking someone if they have previously looked at or noticed something.
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Frequently asked questions about What's going on right now
What does What's going on right now mean?
A question asking about what is happening at the moment.
What is the definition of What's going on right now?
A casual way to ask about current activities or events.
How do you use What's going on right now in a sentence?
Hey, what's going on right now at the party?
Can you give another example of What's going on right now?
I missed your call; what's going on right now?
What are synonyms for What's going on right now?
Common alternatives include What's happening?, What's up?, What's new?, What's the situation?, What's going down?.
What words go with What's going on right now?
It commonly pairs with What's going on right now?, What's going on over there?, What's going on lately?.
What are common mistakes when using What's going on right now?
Using 'What is going on right now?' in very formal situations. Confusing with 'What's happening right now?' which can feel slightly more formal. Using it in situations where more detail is needed.
How do you pronounce What's going on right now?
US: //wɑts ˈɡoʊɪŋ ɑn raɪt naʊ//, UK: //wɒts ˈɡəʊɪŋ ɒn raɪt naʊ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is What's going on right now formal or informal?
"What's going on right now" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use What's going on right now?
Use this phrase in casual conversations to ask about current events or someone's situation. It's suitable among friends but can appear overly casual in formal settings.