right off

adverb

Synonyms of right offnext

Examples of right off in a Sentence

he had just gotten married when he was shipped right off to war
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Without anything to grip, the squirrels will slide right off and, hopefully, learn that this feeder isn't open for business. Heather Bien, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026 The Champagne Bar, for example, is located right off the elevators and is great for observing the comings and goings of A-list guests. Kelsey Stiegman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026 This black pick from Cole Haan is flattering and adds instant polish to any outfit, in part thanks to brass hardware that ups the ante right off the bat. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026 The Canadian first launched the menstrual brand in Toronto back in 2012, right off the heels of pursuing her MBA at INSEAD in France. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for right off

Word History

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of right off was in 1771

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“Right off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20off. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.

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