right off

adverb

Definition of right offnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for right off
  1. immediately
  2. promptly
  3. instantly
  4. now
  5. directly
  6. right away
  7. right
  8. straight off
Adverb
  • 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
  • Anyone developing respiratory or eye symptoms after animal exposure should seek medical evaluation promptly.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The state Department of Environmental Conservation promptly issued a stop-work order.
    — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 3 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
  • In the Soil Grubs and some types of moth larvae may dig in even deeper and overwinter directly in the soil itself.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Earlier this year, Yeezy relaunched with wardrobe essentials sold directly through its website.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of directly
Adverb
  • Miami recognized its issues right away, and some of UM’s defenders wasted no time trying to correct them.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
  • If President Macron corrected that, well, the protests would have ended right away.
    — Sarah Gidick, HollywoodReporter, 3 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
Definition of straight off

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“Right off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/right%20off. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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