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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At the spring 2026 collections last September and October, runway fantasies like bows and face paint seeped right off the runways and into the streets. Irene Kim, Vogue, 16 Mar. 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, 15 Mar. 2026 The seafood is either flown in from Japan that day or caught right off the shores of Baja that day. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2026 The camera and battery are two right off the bat. Lance Whitney, PC Magazine, 14 Mar. 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 20 Mar. 2026.

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