right away

adverb

: without delay or hesitation : immediately

Examples of right away in a Sentence

you need to have this fixed right away
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The brand found major success right away and became known for creating looser, fuller menswear silhouettes. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025 Gizmo fledged June 7 but didn’t leave the nest right away. Helena Wegner, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025 You may be given water to drink right away. Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025 If there appears to be any immediate danger, call 911 right away. Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for right away

Word History

First Known Use

1749, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of right away was in 1749

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“Right away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20away. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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right away

adverb
: without delay : immediately

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