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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Starting removal proceedings does not mean Abrego Garcia would necessarily be deported right away. Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 22 July 2025 Seek medical attention right away for infected wounds. Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 21 July 2025 Fireworks started right away, both in front of the stage and inside it. Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 20 July 2025 Every single team called us, called me right away, offering trailers, equipment, and whatever. Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for right away

Word History

First Known Use

1749, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 25 Jul. 2025.

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right away

adverb
: without delay : immediately

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