right away

adverb

: without delay or hesitation : immediately

Examples of right away in a Sentence

you need to have this fixed right away
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While a new order targeting in-state tuition may not hit them right away, the possible deportation of their undocumented parents could force them to leave school to take on full household responsibilities and support their siblings. Nicol Leon, AZCentral.com, 14 Aug. 2025 An email sent to NewsNation also did not receive a reply right away on Tuesday. Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025 While the setback itself is still unfortunate, the Eagles weren't forced to put an end to Dickerson's 2025 NFL season right away. Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025 Freeze your credit right away Put a credit freeze on your files with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for right away

Word History

First Known Use

1749, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of right away was in 1749

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“Right away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20away. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

right away

adverb
: without delay : immediately

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