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 Just flat, straight off the head — header into the goal type of thing. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 5 June 2026 The scoring started as early as possible with a goal five seconds in on a fast break straight off the faceoff by senior captain attackman Jon Sullivan. — Erik Anderson, Boston Herald, 5 June 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 See All Example Sentences for straight off

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Reading it immediately quells, or at least quelled my own, paranoia at being alone in the middle of the forest—nobody is getting got here, there’s a gate that only opens if the concierge approves of your face, voice, and name.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
The relationship of the women, both 28, to the child was not immediately clear.

— Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of immediately

Adverb

Then police promptly show up to their home and arrest Philip, leaving Lucy desperate for answers.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
Other ways to reduce flares in the summer include wearing lightweight, breathable fabrics to minimize friction and sweat accumulation on plaques, showering promptly after sweating, and applying emollients to maintain your skin barrier.

— Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of promptly

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Enrollment in that program is automatic for all gig workers and taxi drivers, with benefits paid for through a passenger surcharge collected instantly via fares.

— Jacob Lederman, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
Twenty years in, there’s no denying that the city’s distinct and instantly recognizable fashion sense has impacted the way the fashion world gets dressed both on- and off-duty.

— Kelsey Stewart, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of instantly

Adverb

His choice to funnel info about Ariana to her ex has left him on the outs with most of the group, who now won’t even answer his messages about his photo shoot.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
With funding now threatened, Duncan fears that programs serving underserved schools could be cut, saying that the money is invaluable to Los Angeles.

— Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of now

Adverb

Company executives believe bringing fuel directly to fleet yards could remove that barrier.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
The organization does not tolerate any actions that directly contradict the values and policies of the Fraternity and holds strict rulings against members and chapters that violate Fraternity expectations and the law.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of directly

Adverb

The railroad station is located right off Highway 101, which runs through Rockaway Beach and puts plenty of shops and eateries within easy reach.

— Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026
Susac fouled a pitch right off his left knee in the bottom of the fifth and instantly fell to the ground in pain.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of right off

Adverb

Walk into the room with an unhurried pace, make eye contact with any interviewers right away, and try to match their energy.

— Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
The messages may ask people to pay by email and threaten to delay the permitting process if the applicant does not pay right away.

— Laura Fay, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of right away

Adverb

But Spain and the northeastern tip of Portugal will experience a special spectacle as totality, which will last just under two minutes, occurs right before sunset.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Angels right fielder Wade Meckler robbed Seager of a home run to end the seventh and preserve a 1-all tie.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

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