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Gene93 Posted 10 years ago
Vocabulary

instantly/right away

Would both of them work in: "I know instantly/right away whether I like somebody or not. There was nothing special about her, so I will probably not give her a call tonight."

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Gene93 Would both of them work Yes. "instantly" seems somewhat more formal. It also suggests something even faster than "right away", though the difference might be measured in milliseconds.

— CalifJim

  • Gene93 Would both of them work Yes.
  • "instantly" seems somewhat more formal.
  • It also suggests something even faster than "right away", though the difference might be measured in milliseconds.
  • CJ
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Gene93Would both of them work
Yes. "instantly" seems somewhat more formal. It also suggests something even faster than "right away", though the difference might be measured in milliseconds.

CJ
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I thought they were pretty much the same. I will bring my stopwatch next time.
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Oh, one last question, Jim. Would the same go for "immediately"? Right away's usually defined as immediately and that makes me think the same principle could apply.
- I immediately know whether I like someone or not. - Pretty much the same thing.
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Gene93Pretty much the same thing.
Yes, but the adverb placement in the sentence should be the same as it is for the others.

CJ
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