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 Iyo Sky started out hot early with a knee to the face of Morgan followed by a basement dropkick right off the bat. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, 11 miles south in Monee, Illinois, Fire Protection District Chief Carl Nieland says strong storms on Monday ripped the roof right off of station one. — Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 29 July 2026 Safe to say, even the most out-of-this-world games will pop right off the screen—and glide smoothly across it, of course, thanks to the native 240Hz refresh rate. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026 Hard to believe, especially coming right off one of the most successful TV comedies of all time, that someone like Lorre would face a network and studio rejection. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for right off

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Reading it immediately quells, or at least quelled my own, paranoia at being alone in the middle of the forest—nobody is getting got here, there’s a gate that only opens if the concierge approves of your face, voice, and name.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
The relationship of the women, both 28, to the child was not immediately clear.

— Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of immediately

Adverb

Then police promptly show up to their home and arrest Philip, leaving Lucy desperate for answers.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
Other ways to reduce flares in the summer include wearing lightweight, breathable fabrics to minimize friction and sweat accumulation on plaques, showering promptly after sweating, and applying emollients to maintain your skin barrier.

— Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of promptly

Adverb

Enrollment in that program is automatic for all gig workers and taxi drivers, with benefits paid for through a passenger surcharge collected instantly via fares.

— Jacob Lederman, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
Twenty years in, there’s no denying that the city’s distinct and instantly recognizable fashion sense has impacted the way the fashion world gets dressed both on- and off-duty.

— Kelsey Stewart, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of instantly

Adverb

Company executives believe bringing fuel directly to fleet yards could remove that barrier.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
The organization does not tolerate any actions that directly contradict the values and policies of the Fraternity and holds strict rulings against members and chapters that violate Fraternity expectations and the law.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of directly

Adverb

Walk into the room with an unhurried pace, make eye contact with any interviewers right away, and try to match their energy.

— Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
The messages may ask people to pay by email and threaten to delay the permitting process if the applicant does not pay right away.

— Laura Fay, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of right away

Adverb

But Spain and the northeastern tip of Portugal will experience a special spectacle as totality, which will last just under two minutes, occurs right before sunset.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Angels right fielder Wade Meckler robbed Seager of a home run to end the seventh and preserve a 1-all tie.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of right

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For the main course, the lamb kabab slid straight off the skewer, charred on the outside and juicy on the inside.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Cayman Brac’s boutique hotel Le Soleil d’Or also has an immersive farm-to-table experience, where guests can take a tour of its 20-acre organic farm and try fruits straight off the vine.

— Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026

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