right away

adverb

Synonyms of right awaynext
: without delay or hesitation : immediately

Examples of right away in a Sentence

you need to have this fixed right away
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Finally, caregivers should have the Poison Control helpline number readily available and call 1-800-222-1222 right away if there is a concern about exposure. Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 May 2026 Even once the standard is set, the 2027 deadline applies to creating the rule, not putting the technology in cars right away. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026 These symptoms can appear right away or much later – sometimes months to years after infection. Lakshmi Chauhan, The Conversation, 30 Apr. 2026 The utility advised that anyone smelling gas should move away from the area right away and call 911. Marta Mieze, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for right away

Word History

First Known Use

1734, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of right away was in 1734

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“Right away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20away. Accessed 4 May. 2026.

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right away

adverb
: without delay : immediately

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