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 Fashion Month only ended yesterday, but Emma D’Arcy has already snatched one of the season’s hottest looks straight off the runway. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026 The hotel sits right on the scoop of Chrysou bay, great for scuba diving straight off the shore. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The elegant front pleats look straight off the runway, while the flowy drape elongates the legs and moves with your every stride. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2026 There has been at least one instance in which a driver got into a heated argument with her passengers, pulled over, kicked them out, and then, in full view of everybody, accelerated straight off the edge, to her death. — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for straight off

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Jefferson immediately took off for the remaining 14 yards to the end zone on a quarterback draw.

— Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2026
Friends offer support Outside the courtroom immediately following the hearing, Masias’ supporters were upbeat.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2026

Definition of immediately

Adverb

People with bloody diarrhea, signs of dehydration, or other severe symptoms should seek medical attention promptly, the Health Department said.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Courts in Brazil and Norway issued preliminary injunctions blocking the terms after organizations in those countries promptly filed lawsuits, Nieman Lab reported.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of promptly

Adverb

The road is technically open again, but traffic does not instantly return to normal speed.

— Doug Jacobson, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2026
On this day in 1963, an event that began like any other presidential appearance was instantly transformed into an immensely consequential moment in American history.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of instantly

Adverb

Chambers himself is now accused of riot, conspiracy to riot, and money laundering offenses, defense attorney Aitor Martínez Jiménez told the Washington Examiner.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 9 Nov. 2026
To certain journalists, there’s little point in distinguishing between AI and human authorship now that many people use AI to research and draft.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of now

Adverb

This shift ensures more personnel are directly supporting investigations, operational activities, and partnerships in communities nationwide.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026
As her term progressed, however, fundraising withered after legislative leaders severed a bundling agreement with the state party and Assemblymember Carl DeMaio urged donors to give to his organization, Reform California, directly.

— Liam Russell, Sacbee.com, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of directly

Adverb

Cooler air arrives late in the week The weak cold front that reaches the Houston area late Wednesday won't drop temperatures right away.

— Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 11 Nov. 2026
The election of Nithya Raman, a democratic socialist, as the next mayor of Los Angeles promises to have a profound impact on the city’s police force — although perhaps not right away.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of right away

Adverb

Caden Piening’s diving catch of an Alonza Barnett III pass right at the pylon — ruled a 6-yard touchdown with 1 second left.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
Brisk weekend in Baltimore Sunday begins with a mostly clear sky and temperatures averaging in the low to mid-40s away from the bay and upper 40s right along the bayfront.

— CBS News, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

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