STRAIGHT OFF Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

straight off

adverb

Definition of straight off

as in immediately

without delay I told her straight off that I was not going to do that

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Recent Examples of straight off Perfect for business travel, these comfortable, timeless wide-leg pants can be worn straight off the plane and into a formal setting. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026 After all, chicken can be smoked, sauced, grilled, pulled, chopped, sandwiched with white bread or eaten straight off a paper plate. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 5 May 2026 Serve straight off the grill with potatoes, rice, or asparagus. — Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026 Listen to song after song and his funny quirks turn repetitive, with an overreliance on bass-heavy Detroit-meets-Memphis Young & Turnt 2 type beats that sound straight off the CMG assembly line. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for straight off

Recent Examples of Synonyms for straight off

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Trump weighs a return to war with Iran Sit’s attorney, Kate Corrigan, did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday afternoon.

— Phil Helsel, NBC news, 11 July 2026
The Oregon attorney general’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 July 2026

Definition of immediately

Adverb

If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Consumers can help protect themselves from skimming by inspecting card readers before use, covering the keypad when entering a PIN, monitoring account activity regularly, and promptly reporting suspicious transactions to their financial institution.

— Mary Ella Hastings July 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

Definition of promptly

Adverb

Zann eventually got a call from casting director Meredith Layne and a screenplay with lines that were instantly familiar from her time voicing Rogue, the spunky heroine whose touch can be deadly, in the ‘90s.

— Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
However, evidence of an ancient alien civilization and a frantic distress call from deep space instantly cut those celebrations short.

— Paul Brett, Space.com, 10 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

Rivera said Lineage was working to launch a community support line Monday so residents could express their needs directly to the company.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

Definition of directly

Adverb

This short-sleeve floral sweater looks like it was taken right off the rack at a Kate Spade store, but for a fraction of the price.

— Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
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

Definition of right off

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

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