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

If there is swelling spreading well beyond the bite, a rash breaking out elsewhere on your body, or any trouble breathing or swallowing, treat that as an emergency and get medical help right away. — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026

With shared enthusiasm, the two skipped any sort of market research and began building right away. — Partner Content, Variety, 28 July 2026

Meanwhile, the Brunson couple walked right through the front door, as camera flashes lit up the area right away. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2026

To maintain a clean sink, adjust your routine to tackle messes right away rather than putting them off. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 July 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