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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Career experts agree dream jobs and large salaries don't always come right away. Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 10 May 2025 The veterinary team started treatment right away and stayed by the puppy’s side through the night. Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025 Alec was admitted right away and stayed in the hospital for a week. Sharareh Drury, People.com, 8 May 2025 One critical caveat: don’t jump to this level of directness right away. Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 7 May 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 23 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

right away

adverb
: without delay : immediately

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