What does "just now" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "just now"?

Common synonyms include: currently, eben, for the time being, here, immediately, instantaneously.

Pronounced //ˈd͡ʒʌst ˌnæʊ//.

/ˈd͡ʒʌst ˌnæʊ/ adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adverb

1
Very close to the present moment; just a moment ago. not-comparable
"I was talking to my friend on the phone just now."
2
At present; now. not-comparable
"We do not have that item in stock just now."
3
In a little while. Caribbean, Scotland, South-Africa, not-comparable
"I'll be coming just now."

Adverb

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