right away vs now
now vs right awayright away is not a noun while now is a noun.
right away and now both are adverbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| right away | No | No | No | Yes |
| now | Yes | No | No | Yes |
As adverbs,
right away and now
are synonyms defined as:
- right away and now: without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
Other synonyms of right away include
at once, directly, forthwith, immediately, instantly, like a shot, straight off, straightaway.
| right away (noun) | now (noun) |
|---|---|
| the momentary present |
| right away (adverb) | now (adverb) |
|---|---|
| without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening | in these times |
| at once (usually modifies an undesirable occurrence) | without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening |
| used to preface a command or reproof or request | |
| at the present moment | |
| in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events | |
| in the immediate past | |
| (prefatory or transitional) indicates a change of subject or activity |
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