right off

adverb

Synonyms of right offnext

Examples of right off in a Sentence

he had just gotten married when he was shipped right off to war
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For most hockey fans, the game will be remembered for its intensity, highlighted by three straight fights right off the opening puck drop. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 25 Dec. 2025 Protein Obsession Gripped America Protein stayed in the spotlight this year, and unfortunately, often pushed other key dietary components right off the stage. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Dec. 2025 Riley Moss, who's typically great at tackling, just slips right off him. Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025 Night Thoughts has several tasks to perform right off the bat. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for right off

Word History

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of right off was in 1771

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“Right off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20off. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.

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