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 Complimentary non-motorized watersports are available right off the beach. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026 In a further blow, Parini’s plans go right off the rails when Alistair has some bad news from London and leaves him in charge of the elderly, ailing Borges, then 72. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026 All around, snagging these spectacular buds for less than $190 is a steal right off the shelf. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026 The Dolphins’ preseason opener against the Commanders on Friday at Northwest Stadium might present a dress rehearsal right off the bat for this new-look roster. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for right off

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Attorney Matthew Farley urged the judge to dismiss the case and immediately release his client.

— ERIC TUCKER, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
The city did not immediately respond to ABC News' request on potential toxins first responders were exposed to in the aftermath or allegations by agencies at the time that the air was safe.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of immediately

Adverb

Pair it with jeans, dresses, midi skirts—pretty much anything, really—for an instantly polished look that adds an extra layer of warmth without taking up precious space in your luggage.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2026
Then, instantly, everything changed for everyone, everywhere.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of instantly

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Goldman Sachs economist Daan Struyven warned in a recent note that prices could still reach $120 a barrel as the war, now in its seventh month, continues to disrupt shipping.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
Terry has been shoved over the railing by an unknown assailant, and is now bleeding out on the floor below.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of now

Adverb

Don’t expect Terran R to win awards right away … NASA still wants to see a new rocket like Terran R, which has yet to make its debut, demonstrate success in flight.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
The agency also advises people to wash any bites or scratches right away with soap and water.

— Aria Bendix, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of right away

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Yesavage experienced the longest baseball season of his life, Berríos pitched through pain in the regular season and Bieber came off Tommy John rehab right into a pennant race and October push.

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Nothing could be more convenient than having a ton of equipment right in my room.

— Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of right

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Check the video clip above and Young Cardamom’s picks, straight off the dome.

— Reshma B, VIBE.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Last awards season, the gossip around town, salacious and disturbing in equal measure, was that hotel suites all over Hollywood were populated by tailors taking in gowns coming straight off the runway.

— Marti Noxon, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

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