right away

adverb

Synonyms of right awaynext
: without delay or hesitation : immediately

Examples of right away in a Sentence

you need to have this fixed right away
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Head coach Sean Payton, his team scattered to the wind, decided to announce the news to reporters right away Saturday night. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026 To retain those rich flavors, pour the coffee out of the carafe and into your cup right away. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Jan. 2026 China’s automakers don’t always hit home runs right away. Patrick George, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2026 Clean trash can spills or stains right away so odors don’t linger. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for right away

Word History

First Known Use

1734, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of right away was in 1734

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“Right away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20away. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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right away

adverb
: without delay : immediately

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