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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In Paris, Robbie slipped into a custom Chanel couture gown made of luxurious red velvet, with a corseted bodice, bustle, and flowing train—a piece that looks right off the set of the forthcoming film. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Feb. 2026 In fact, every one of Ziebell’s 10 triples came right off the catch — no dribbles required. Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026 The floor-to-ceiling glass entrance, right off McCarren Park, drew me in. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026 The former first lady, 62, appeared on Alex Cooper's Call Her Daddy podcast earlier this month, right off the heels of the release of her book The Look, which chronicles her fashion over the years. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 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 5 Feb. 2026.

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