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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Just don’t put it right off I-95 at the edge of an industrial park. Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 And what better way to do that than with a stellar sale that blows the competition right off the pitch? Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 15 July 2026 This short-sleeve floral sweater looks like it was taken right off the rack at a Kate Spade store, but for a fraction of the price. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026 The easiest way to peel peaches is by using the blanch and shock method, which makes the skins slide right off. Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 10 July 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 Jul. 2026.

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