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Old 02-Jul-2009, 13:02
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Default Now vs.Right now
Hello Teachers,

Could you please tell me what is the difference between "Now" and "Right now"? where should I use "Right now"?

Please help.
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Old 02-Jul-2009, 13:35
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now (=at the present time)
They now live in the city centre.
There's nothing I can do about this right now (=exactly now).
We're very busy right now.

right away/now (=immediately)
You'd better leave right now.
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Old 02-Jul-2009, 13:42
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Yes, and there's a difference between 'right now' and 'right away':

Difference between "right away" and "right now"? - Yahoo! Answers

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