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Right now vs right away

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Tung Quoc  +  279975 Fri, 13 Oct 06 03:42 AM

What is the past form of right now? (with the meaning of absolutely immediately)?

Is the past form of right now right away?

If yes, do you think in past tense, right away has 2 meanings:  absolutely immediately

 or as soon as possible      ?

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CalifJim  +  280007 Fri, 13 Oct 06 05:44 AM
The past form of right now is right then.

I want to finish writing the letter right now.
I wanted to finish writing the letter right then.

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