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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One cool thing about the North Shore is that everything is right off US 61. Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Step right off the property onto miles of scenic hiking and mountain biking trails, or ride the complimentary gondola down to historic downtown for instant access to iconic box-canyon treks, cascading waterfalls and world-class fly fishing. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Complimentary non-motorized watersports are available right off the beach. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026 In a further blow, Parini’s plans go right off the rails when Alistair has some bad news from London and leaves him in charge of the elderly, ailing Borges, then 72. Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 Aug. 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 31 Aug. 2026.

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