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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Domínguez found trouble right away against Caminero, beginning the at-bat with three straight balls. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 Clear fallen debris right away to ensure your grass still receives plenty of air and sunlight. Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026 The player is expected to perform right away and do so with Pro Bowl and All-Pro nods along the way. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026 Related Stories However, Pascal didn’t hear back right away. Marc Malkin, Variety, 17 Apr. 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 20 Apr. 2026.

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right away

adverb
: without delay : immediately

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