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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When Alam’s brother saw an opening in his apartment complex in Fort Greene, Alam and Land made an offer on the 1953 three-bedroom with a view of the park right away. Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 7 Mar. 2026 McCarron was the most noticeable contributor right away, netting a goal and an assist while using his 6-foot-6 frame along the walls to be a disruptor — his primary job. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026 Anyone who might recognize that gold truck is asked to contact the Cecil County Sheriff's Office right away. Ashley Paul, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026 This team seems to have the goods to make a dent but also the capacity to fall right away. Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 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 11 Mar. 2026.

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right away

adverb
: without delay : immediately

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