right away

adverb

: without delay or hesitation : immediately

Synonyms of right away

• immediately
• promptly
• now
• instantly
• directly
• right off
• right
• straight off
• right now
• in no time

Examples of right away in a Sentence

you need to have this fixed right away

Recent Examples on the Web

Baby Bond arrived about 10 weeks early and was taken to the NICU right away. — Sari Hitchins, Parents, 28 Sep. 2026

Rabies in humans is completely preventable but medical help must be attained right away, according to the CDC. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026

And if the water reaches the seat-belt area, call your insurance company right away. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

Even worse, her intention is not to pay right away, and to make a deal with the company for a lower amount. — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1734, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for right away

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway

Kids Definition

right away

adverb

: without delay : immediately