RIGHT AWAY Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

right away

adverb

Definition of right away

as in immediately

without delay you need to have this fixed right away

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Recent Examples of right away This dry, hard soil can allow the water to run off instead of being absorbed right away. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 21 July 2026 No word on fleet size or whether interested customers would be able to hail a vehicle right away. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 21 July 2026 If the summer league is anything to go off, the Warriors’ top draft pick will be ready to contribute right away when training camp begins in late September. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 July 2026 Then, the crown could be ordered right away instead of waiting for another appointment. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for right away

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Draiblate’s skills and leadership ability were immediately clear, according to José-Luis Novo, the symphony’s conductor and artistic director.

— Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
The Jayhawks seemed to respond immediately cutting into that eight-point deficit.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

Definition of immediately

Adverb

Red pops up if the AI finds a critical concern based on the notes and alerts the clinician, who may need to act promptly.

— Joseph Kim, NPR, 23 July 2026
Leaders must embrace these solutions promptly to maintain competitiveness, as the window for this critical shift is rapidly closing.

— Mark Bishof, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of promptly

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The 1-mile loop gains only about 100 feet in elevation and winds through a scenic valley ringed by the massive rock formations that make Joshua Tree instantly recognizable.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
In marketing, the ability to quickly test multiple communication variants and respond instantly to customer needs is providing an ever-greater competitive advantage.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Definition of instantly

Adverb

The area’s adorable cobblestoned streets and historic buildings all pay homage to its past as a 17th-century maritime hub, and Evalina’s location directly on the working waterfront (one of only 15 in New England cities) is well worth exploring.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2026
Under cross-examination by Burke’s defense lawyer, Blair Berk, Tosch acknowledged that DNA can be transferred to an object without a person touching it directly.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026

Definition of directly

Adverb

Taylor Moton, the Panthers veteran starting right tackle, will be sidelined when the regular season kicks off in September.

— Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
And enigmatic quarterbacks who have flashed in the past but are hoping their new situation is the one where everything breaks right.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of right

Adverb

Over 20,000 shoppers grabbed it this month, and the zippered cubes keep everything wrinkle-free and ready to wear straight off the plane.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
Of course, as any Great British Bake-Off judge would tell you, the ultimate goal is a base that’s crisp all the way through, sturdy enough to lift straight off the plate with your hands.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 June 2026

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