right off

adverb

Examples of right off in a Sentence

he had just gotten married when he was shipped right off to war
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It's located right off Interstate 94 near Medora, a charming Western town that serves as a gateway to the park. Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025 First things first, each new player will get a $20 bonus right off the bat. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025 Smith’s delivery to the rookie Jeanty popped right off his hands, did an end-over-end parabola and fell directly into Tillman’s waiting arms. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025 Those bits of baked-on food should wipe right off after a good soak. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 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 13 Nov. 2025.

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