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 The pair of shotgun-style bedrooms right off the entry are decently sized and come with closets, in addition to being separated by the bathroom. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 6 July 2026 During last season’s July 10 premiere episode, host Julie Chen Moonves was abducted right off the Big Brother stage by an evil entity known simply as… the Mastermind. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026 Álex Baena took a set piece free kick that hit hard right off the crossbar. — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for right off

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Spokespersons for Paxton’s campaign and office and the Texas Tech system did not immediately return requests for comment.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026
Avdis didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of immediately

Adverb

Danish referee Kim Milton Nielsen promptly issued a red card in a 2-2 tie that Argentina would win in a penalty shootout.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2026
Investigators promptly identified and arrested 23-year-old Jaxson Clift on murder charges in connection with the killing, according to the statement.

— Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Definition of promptly

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Amarildo instantly controls a quick throw-in, skips away from one Czech defender, hoodwinks another with a hip-swerve and, spotting keeper Schrojf off his line, fires the ball in at the near post.

— Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Because when everyone can generate content instantly, the real scarcity becomes originality, along with perspective, taste, restraint and conviction.

— Adam Taylor, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of instantly

Adverb

An Argentina semifinal win now gives Messi the chance — in what almost certainly will be his final match on the World Cup stage —- to make his country the first back-to-back champion since Brazil in 1958 and ‘62.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
As a result of her injury, Anderson underwent an emergency craniotomy and now lives with a titanium plate in her head.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Definition of now

Adverb

Sales from the thrift store are donated directly to widows, immigrants and refugees in the Sacramento area and internationally.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
The problem with wildfires — unlike hurricanes or earthquakes — is that humans can directly influence them.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Definition of directly

Adverb

The surge is coming right at the peak of the summer driving season, which could cost Americans hundreds of millions of dollars more compared with this time last year.

— Mirtha Donastorg, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
The regular portal window normally opens right after the championship game and lasts for 15 days.

— Tobias Bass, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of right

Adverb

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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