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right away vs at once

at once vs right away

right away and at once both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
right away No No No Yes
at once No No No Yes
As adverbs, right away and at once are synonyms defined as:
  • right away and at once: without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
Other synonyms of right away include directly, forthwith, immediately, instantly, like a shot, now, straight off, straightaway.
right away (adverb) at once (adverb)
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence) simultaneously
Difference between right away and at once

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