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 But Blake also could see right away that Moore would be special. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 The measurement opens up a new line of scientific exploration with potential applications in quantum computing and sensing that could be applied right away. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026 What This Means For Founders Founders often don’t have the budget or bandwidth to hire six different marketing roles right away. — Jake Lee, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 If someone needs to send you money right away, determine what alternatives are legally available and whether incoming funds could still be subject to the creditor's collection efforts. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for right away

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The Associated Press could not immediately confirm the report.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
Henry falls out of the stones into what is now 1924, but is immediately tossed into an insane asylum in Inverness.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of immediately

Adverb

Usually, the German federal chancellor does not comment so promptly on state election results, especially for two states with relatively small electorates.

— Esme Nicholson, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026
Herbert handed off to Omarion Hampton on a draw, and the second-year back was met by linebacker Nakobe Dean and promptly fumbled — one of six on the day for the Chargers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of promptly

Adverb

The rest of the women have pretty much accepted Vicki’s temperament by now and mostly operate around her, enjoying the refreshing Miami energy after the bumpiness of the previous parties.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
The race is now a matchup with Kreiss-Tomkins and Republicans Bernadette Wilson, Dave Bronson and Treg Taylor.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of now

Adverb

When a whisker bends against a surface, these sensors measure tiny pressure shifts to calculate contact depth and location in three dimensions instantly.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Silver gems tracing the perimeter of each nail add a touch of shine, instantly elevating the otherwise basic look.

— Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of instantly

Adverb

If Windows crashes or won't boot, those extras disappear, but JetKVM itself keeps working because it is still connected directly to the computer's screen, keyboard and mouse.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2026
Instead of a conventional round watch scaled down for a smaller wrist, the new timepiece presents a polished, spherical case that’s engineered around a hefty mechanical movement, with a double-tour leather strap that can thread directly through.

— Taylor Stoddard, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of directly

Adverb

Related Articles Ross plucked a Bottega Veneta dress, made of textural faux-fur material, right off the runway.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026
McQuillan showed that gratitude right off the bat with three kills, an ace and a block to set the tone for McAuley in a 25-18, 25-19 win over Loyola.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of right off

Adverb

The 10-year yield has jumped a full percentage point since right before the Iran war started in late February and a half point in the past two months alone.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026
Following Season 2’s release in 2025, Season 3 is right around the corner, coming out in November 2026.

— Kavya Dhillon, Parents, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of right

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The beautifully spacious production adds Depeche Mode synth burbles, Phil Spector-style girl-group castanets, and piano frills straight off an Abba record.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026
Check the video clip above and Young Cardamom’s picks, straight off the dome.

— Reshma B, VIBE.com, 7 Sep. 2026

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