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 The couple is so happy that most of the nasty things that people say to them online roll right off their backs. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 Related Articles Ross plucked a Bottega Veneta dress, made of textural faux-fur material, right off the runway. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026 McQuillan showed that gratitude right off the bat with three kills, an ace and a block to set the tone for McAuley in a 25-18, 25-19 win over Loyola. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026 Eddie overestimated the strength of the statue’s material, and to his surprise, the head popped right off the body like a champagne cork, soared through the air, thunked off the ground, and rolled down the hallway. — Jesse McLaren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 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
  • Details on the funeral arrangements were not immediately available.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The delivery does not mean the aircraft can begin operational service immediately.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of immediately
Adverb
  • After a half hour of miscommunication, Pike was promptly hospitalized and placed on a ventilator.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Relentlessly enterprising and six feet seven, a literally oversized character, Levandowski had entered an autonomous motorcycle, Ghost Rider, which started the course and promptly fell over.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of promptly
Adverb
  • In a crisis, hitting a minor financial ratio covenant can trigger technical defaults, instantly freezing access to capital.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • These washable fabric patches can be applied by peeling and sticking to instantly cover stains and personalize clothing, no sewing or ironing needed.
    — TIME Staff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of instantly
Adverb
  • Multiple states now restrict forever chemicals, with Minnesota last year banning the intentional addition of PFAS to 11 categories of consumer products, including dental floss.
    — Margaret Hetherman The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • In retrospect, many Democrats now think that the candidates in 2020 were too willing to bow to pressure with cameras rolling.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of now
Adverb
  • The story’s main conceit was that scientists discover an Earth-like planet directly opposite our own in the same orbit around the sun, always hidden from our vantage point.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Trump posted a video Thursday night that directly called El-Sayed a member of the group, which was founded in Egypt; his administration has designated chapters as terrorist organizations.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of directly
Adverb
  • The opening chorus establishes that feel right away, with Swift’s flowing vocal rhythm locking in with the underlying chords.
    — David Penn, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The Dodgers’ offense started to chip away at Henderson right away.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of right away
Adverb
  • Yet, Indiana couldn't do anything with it and punted the ball right back.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Late in the third quarter Lagway was forced to scramble to his right before throwing an interception to TCU senior strong safety Jamel Johnson.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of right
Adverb
  • Starring alongside Amell is a slew of objectively hot influencers and models plucked straight off the TikTok FYP, including Noah Beck, Olivia Dunne, and Brooks Nader.
    — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Just this week, Alexander Skarsgård wore one of his dreamy new gold suits straight off the runway.
    — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 12 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 19 Oct. 2026.

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