right away

adverb

Synonyms of right awaynext
: without delay or hesitation : immediately

Examples of right away in a Sentence

you need to have this fixed right away
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Some folks take their trees down right away, and the streets of many neighborhoods are littered with Christmas trees on the first few days of the new year. Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025 Cohen said the club has already chosen a project contractor and will begin work right away. Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 23 Dec. 2025 However, your body doesn’t just get rid of magnesium right away. Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 22 Dec. 2025 These small devices identify leakage right away and alert you to close the water supply if required. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for right away

Word History

First Known Use

1734, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of right away was in 1734

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“Right away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20away. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.

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right away

adverb
: without delay : immediately

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