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 easiest way to peel peaches is by using the blanch and shock method, which makes the skins slide right off. — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 10 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 Look fresh right off a flight in this pair of lightweight cotton poplin pants. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 9 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 See All Example Sentences for right off

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Draiblate’s skills and leadership ability were immediately clear, according to José-Luis Novo, the symphony’s conductor and artistic director.

— Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
The Jayhawks seemed to respond immediately cutting into that eight-point deficit.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

Definition of immediately

Adverb

Red pops up if the AI finds a critical concern based on the notes and alerts the clinician, who may need to act promptly.

— Joseph Kim, NPR, 23 July 2026
Leaders must embrace these solutions promptly to maintain competitiveness, as the window for this critical shift is rapidly closing.

— Mark Bishof, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of promptly

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The 1-mile loop gains only about 100 feet in elevation and winds through a scenic valley ringed by the massive rock formations that make Joshua Tree instantly recognizable.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
In marketing, the ability to quickly test multiple communication variants and respond instantly to customer needs is providing an ever-greater competitive advantage.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Definition of instantly

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The area’s adorable cobblestoned streets and historic buildings all pay homage to its past as a 17th-century maritime hub, and Evalina’s location directly on the working waterfront (one of only 15 in New England cities) is well worth exploring.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2026
Under cross-examination by Burke’s defense lawyer, Blair Berk, Tosch acknowledged that DNA can be transferred to an object without a person touching it directly.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026

Definition of directly

Adverb

Pierron, who recalled not being able to watch the 1986 World Cup final in Olathe because it had been preempted by a telethon, bought season tickets right away.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
And to encourage developers to take advantage of the changes right away, the offer’s good only through 2033.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Definition of right away

Adverb

Taylor Moton, the Panthers veteran starting right tackle, will be sidelined when the regular season kicks off in September.

— Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
And enigmatic quarterbacks who have flashed in the past but are hoping their new situation is the one where everything breaks right.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 22 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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