right off

adverb

Synonyms of right offnext

Examples of right off in a Sentence

he had just gotten married when he was shipped right off to war
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It’s located right off the spur trail leading into the Capitol View neighborhood. Kate Williams, AJC.com, 29 May 2026 While more classic in its feel, it's firmly connected to all of the action thanks to its location right off the boardwalk. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026 The Canadiens will be in a rhythm right off the bat and the Hurricanes will have to match it quickly. Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 20 May 2026 The words rolled right off his tongue. Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for right off

Word History

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of right off was in 1771

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“Right off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20off. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.

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