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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What are the expectations, and can those expectations be met right away? Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 9 May 2026 After transferring from West Aurora, Tyler Davis has been in Aurora Central Catholic’s baseball program for only two seasons, but one thing was clear right away. Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026 Existing users can install the app on any Windows 11 or 10 (64-bit) machine, such as a desktop computer, laptop, ultrabook, or hybrid device, and log in with their security code to start right away. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 8 May 2026 Those involved in an investigation get that information right away and can share it more quickly with public health officials in their country. Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 8 May 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 10 May. 2026.

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right away

adverb
: without delay : immediately

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