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 Not everyone is ready right off the bat, but everyone has the motivational sparks and models to increase that willingness. — Deborah Mower, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal did not get an easy draw at all, with Croatia right off the bat and then potentially Spain in the Round of 16. — CBS News, 28 June 2026 The insoles, outsoles, and straps are all constructed from a flexible TPU material that water floats right off of. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026 Jensen's drive to right off Zack Littell (6-6) — his first of four hits — opened the scoring. — ABC News, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for right off

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Affidavits supporting the Johnsons’ arrests were not immediately available Friday evening.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026
Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, who voted against the proposal in mid-June, voiced fears that the list of noncitizen voters would immediately be seized by federal immigration authorities.

— Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of immediately

Adverb

If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Consumers can help protect themselves from skimming by inspecting card readers before use, covering the keypad when entering a PIN, monitoring account activity regularly, and promptly reporting suspicious transactions to their financial institution.

— Mary Ella Hastings July 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

Definition of promptly

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Their coupling instantly captured the attention and hearts of fans around the world, and Swift’s presence at Chiefs games was even credited with bolstering female interest in NFL football.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
For her grandfather, opening the package instantly transported him back to his teenage years.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of instantly

Adverb

Leading the list is the United States’ third-country refugee agreements and the Citizenship by Investment program, which both Washington and the European Union have now linked to visa restrictions.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
Over 200 now staff remote hospitals across Calabria, Italy’s poorest region in the tip of the country's boot.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Definition of now

Adverb

Rivera said Lineage was working to launch a community support line Monday so residents could express their needs directly to the company.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

Definition of directly

Adverb

Finding vintage pants that fit just right is nearly impossible.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 8 July 2026
But a new scenic highway — now the heavily-trafficked Palos Verdes Drive — also opened in 1926, connecting burgeoning Redondo Beach and San Pedro and passing right by the lighthouse.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of right

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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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