Cool MateRight now vs This time it seems there is
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Right now
Top 1,000 (very common)
This time it seems there is
Top 3,000 (common)
Most common: Right now
| Right now | This time it seems there is | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //raɪt naʊ//🇺🇸 //raɪt naʊ// | 🇬🇧 //ðɪs taɪm ɪt siːmz ðeər ɪz//🇺🇸 //ðɪs taɪm ɪt simz ðɛr ɪz// |
| Meaning | at this moment | Right now, it looks like there is something. |
| Example | I need you to help me right now. | This time it seems there is a new solution to the problem. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Top 3,000 (common) |
| Collocations | right now, do it right now, right now situation | this time it seems, it seems there is, this time we have |
| Antonyms | later, after | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'right away', Using it in formal contexts, Misplacing the phrase in sentences | Omitting 'this time' when expressing a current situation., Confusing with 'that time' which refers to the past., Using the phrase in non-emphasizing contexts where a more straightforward statement would suffice. |
| Usage notes | Use 'right now' in casual or conversational contexts to indicate the present moment. Avoid in very formal writing. | Used to emphasize a situation or observation happening now. Suitable in both spoken and written contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Right now vs This time it seems there is
What's the difference between Right now and This time it seems there is?
Right now: at this moment This time it seems there is: Right now, it looks like there is something.
Which is more common: Right now and This time it seems there is?
Right now is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Right now: I need you to help me right now. This time it seems there is: This time it seems there is a new solution to the problem.
Can I use Right now and This time it seems there is interchangeably?
Not always. Right now and This time it seems there is are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.