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Itself / only (for emphasis)

Itself / only

Indian English: adds stress, like 'right' or 'just'.

Come today itself; I am at home only.

Right / just / even

Works everywhere: words that add the same stress.

Come today, don't wait till tomorrow. I'm right here at home.

Remember: Clear to Indian listeners; outside India, 'only' means 'and nothing else'. Use 'right', 'just' or 'this very' instead.

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