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Eli Zimk Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

right away and right now

what is the difference between right away and right now?
  

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I see no significant difference in meaning. There may be a slight difference in timing. There may also be a slight difference in attitude, but context and tone of voice would tell.

— Philip

  • I see no significant difference in meaning.
  • There may be a slight difference in timing.
  • There may also be a slight difference in attitude, but context and tone of voice would tell.
  • [ I've told you three times to clean up your room, and you still haven't done it.
  • I want you to do it right now!
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I see no significant difference in meaning. There may be a slight difference in timing. There may also be a slight difference in attitude, but context and tone of voice would tell. [ I've told you three times to clean up your room, and you still haven't done it. I want you to do it right now! ]
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