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 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 Chances are the label will scrub right off with a decent sponge. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 20 July 2026 Surrounded by the historic Red Acres Community lies a course that may be right off one of the busiest roads in the city, but in no way feels like it. — Joel Haley, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for right off

Recent Examples of Synonyms for right off

Adverb

Thaw the dough just until it can be unfolded, then immediately cut.

— Torie Cox, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
The result is a historic rise in the number of people missing court dates and being immediately ordered deported as the system struggles to keep up, new data shows.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 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

As team president Mark Donovan put it on Wednesday while speaking at the opening of training camp at Missouri Western, the focus forward began almost instantly after the Chiefs lost their season finale to the Raiders in Las Vegas.

— Vahe Gregorian July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
On December 8, 2025, Instagram permanently terminated the account @nipeople, a project by artist, journalist, and activist Emma Shapiro, instantly erasing years of work and sparking a legal debate over digital freedom.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of instantly

Adverb

His choice to funnel info about Ariana to her ex has left him on the outs with most of the group, who now won’t even answer his messages about his photo shoot.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
With funding now threatened, Duncan fears that programs serving underserved schools could be cut, saying that the money is invaluable to Los Angeles.

— Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of now

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

So, for me, often, a quick skim to the end and then right to work.

— Sabrina Jaszi, The Dial, 4 Aug. 2026
Washington is last in reliever Stuff+ this year and has cycled through a variety of uninspiring closers, so there’s a chance Cruz steps right into the biggest role in the bullpen.

— Eno Sarris, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of right

Adverb

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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