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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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 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 29 Sep. 2026.

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right away

adverb
: without delay : immediately
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