RIGHT OFF Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

right off

adverb

Definition of right off

as in immediately

without delay he had just gotten married when he was shipped right off to war

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Recent Examples of right off 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 Maybe put some in Saint Pierre et Miquelon, the French territory right off of Canada’s East Coast. — Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026 Your Dot’s virtual machine can access apps like Blender and GIMP right off the bat. — Allison Johnson, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for right off

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The Monterey County district attorney’s office did not immediately respond to questions from The Times.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Spokespersons for Hinojosa and Talarico did not immediately respond to requests for comment Friday.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of immediately

Adverb

People with bloody diarrhea, signs of dehydration, or other severe symptoms should seek medical attention promptly, the Health Department said.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Courts in Brazil and Norway issued preliminary injunctions blocking the terms after organizations in those countries promptly filed lawsuits, Nieman Lab reported.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of promptly

Adverb

The soft, lightweight layer features ribbed detailing that instantly dresses up classic jeans or trousers.

— Kaitlin Gates, InStyle, 5 Nov. 2026
Step inside the glassy tower and the mood softens instantly; warm wood panelling, geometric latticework and ikebana arrangements nod to traditional craftsmanship; lantern-like lighting casts a gentle glow across stone floors and neutral textiles.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of instantly

Adverb

Chambers himself is now accused of riot, conspiracy to riot, and money laundering offenses, defense attorney Aitor Martínez Jiménez told the Washington Examiner.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 9 Nov. 2026
To certain journalists, there’s little point in distinguishing between AI and human authorship now that many people use AI to research and draft.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of now

Adverb

Cooler air arrives late in the week The weak cold front that reaches the Houston area late Wednesday won't drop temperatures right away.

— Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 11 Nov. 2026
The election of Nithya Raman, a democratic socialist, as the next mayor of Los Angeles promises to have a profound impact on the city’s police force — although perhaps not right away.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of right away

Adverb

Caden Piening’s diving catch of an Alonza Barnett III pass right at the pylon — ruled a 6-yard touchdown with 1 second left.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
Brisk weekend in Baltimore Sunday begins with a mostly clear sky and temperatures averaging in the low to mid-40s away from the bay and upper 40s right along the bayfront.

— CBS News, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of right

Adverb

Butterflied thighs with the lightest of marinades come straight off the grill to be dressed with a sauce that’s thin by Seattle standards, but nonetheless lands a careful balance of savory and sweet.

— Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
An earthy army green base gets a luxe upgrade with shimmering gold croc accents, creating a look that feels straight off the runway.

— Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 21 Oct. 2026

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