Right now, right away and at once

Share on Facebook

Teleostomi

#266752 Thu, 14 Sep 06 08:08 AM

1) Do it right now.

2) Do it right away.

3) Do it at once.

Are there differences in meaning? Does (3) sound any harsher, or is it requiring a more immediate action by the listener?

Teleostomi

Joined on Sat, Jun 10 2006

Regular Member (557)

CalifJim

#266763 Thu, 14 Sep 06 08:28 AM

right now is the harshest. No excuses! Do it right now!
right away is closer to at the earliest possible opportunity. We're late. We have to leave right away.
at once is simply (in the U.S.) a formal way of saying right away.

CJ

CalifJim

Joined on Mon, Aug 2 2004

California

Veteran Member (17,765)

"There are no facts, only interpretations" - Nietzsche

Until now---now
Now vs. by now
Now as an adverb
Meaning: wish away

On, away
I am clear now
Any minute now?
The word ( right )

Once I heard a phrase from a movie .
A phone call away
Which one is right?
Once and future?

Teleostomi

#266776 Thu, 14 Sep 06 09:14 AM

Thank you!

You're very helpful!

Teleostomi