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

Her owner, who was not hurt, took Honey home right away and family members then rushed the dog to a nearby veterinary clinic. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026

But Atlanta jumped on Glasnow right away, getting run-scoring singles from Dubón and Harris. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

Anything affecting brakes, steering or tires should be addressed right away, since these systems are directly tied to a vehicle's ability to stop and control itself safely. — Michael Kurko, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Cloherty ended up getting his shot with his new team right away in Saturday night’s season opener. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 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