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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But the idea of smelling like Dove soap didn’t appeal to me right off the bat. — James Manso, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026 Mary tells them that Britani left her event with not one but THREE floral arrangements, which included the one that Mary gifted her, one right off the table, and the one that Britani herself brought as a gift. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026 Reefs fringe much of the isle, and some of the best snorkeling can be found right off the beach. — Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2026 The apron is built to take a beating—oils and rogue splashes barely register, practically rolling right off the surface. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 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 1 Nov. 2026.

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