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  1. Can you tell me about the correct usage of "over here" and "right …

    Jul 21, 2016 · Right here and right there are a bit more specific than over here, over there. But generally the difference is quite small, and my guess is that the expressions are used more or …

  2. word choice - What is the meaning of "right there"? Does it mean ...

    Apr 17, 2021 · The adverb "right" is used for emphasis, to emphasise the precise location. And the location is "there": literally close to the person he is talking to (contrast with "right here") …

  3. Does "right back" have several meanings? - English Language …

    Jun 16, 2022 · For example, if you were in a certain location, such as a building, and you said "here", you might be referring to the entire building. "Right here" could mean the specific spot …

  4. A right or the right? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Mar 5, 2019 · Having a specific right is a binary state. You either have it or you don't. You never really have two of the exact same rights - it's meaningless to have the same right twice. So "a" …

  5. "get the answer right" what's the part of speech of 'right' here?

    Aug 16, 2023 · Eventually, nearly everyone in the class gets the answer right, and the concepts stick with them because they had to find their own way to the answer. "gets the answer right" …

  6. The difference between now and right now or at the moment

    Aug 17, 2022 · I have this similar discussion I found right here, but it doesn't answer my question. The question of mine itself came to mind while I'm asking the difference between ahora and …

  7. What does "right up close" mean in this context?

    Aug 24, 2022 · Here the word right is used for emphasis, as in this definition from Collins: right used for emphasis (raɪt) ADVERB [ADV adv/prep] You can use right to emphasize the precise …

  8. What does the phrase "right into the corner" mean here?

    Here is a sentence from a football game app: If you bend the ball right into the corner you’ll get triple the points. I am not sure about the meaning of the phrase right into the corner. Does it …

  9. Formal word/phrase for the informal question tag "right?"

    I always use "right?" in most of my questions & conversations. However, "Oxford Guide to English Grammar" says "right?" is used in informal English. So I want to know what the correct formal …

  10. What is the polite way to tell taxi driver that he can stop here?

    Feb 1, 2020 · To leave it up to the taxi driver whether to stop or not, make it explicit that you're giving them a choice: You don't need to go all the way up the driveway if you don't want to. …