right away

adverb

Synonyms of right awaynext
: without delay or hesitation : immediately

Examples of right away in a Sentence

you need to have this fixed right away
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MacDonald wanted to find a new doctor right away. Martha Bebinger, NPR, 9 Jan. 2026 Mold under gym mats rarely shows up on the surface right away, and many homeowners assume a musty smell is just part of a basement or garage. Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026 Wash the scarf right away to prevent stains from setting. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026 But unlike Golding, he wasn’t given the permanent job right away. Seth Emerson, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for right away

Word History

First Known Use

1734, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of right away was in 1734

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“Right away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20away. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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right away

adverb
: without delay : immediately

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