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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Going that route wouldn’t necessarily require filing a lawsuit right away, sources suggested. Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026 Why invest in roles that don't pay off right away and need a long runway of training, when AI can take on part of the work? Illia Smoliienko, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 Fraudsters may try to open new accounts quickly, so locking down your credit right away is critical. Miranda Marquit, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 May 2026 Be sure to serve the drink right away because the fat in the coconut milk solidifies a little as the drink chills over ice. Midwest Living, 14 May 2026 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 20 May. 2026.

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right away

adverb
: without delay : immediately

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