right off

adverb

Synonyms of right offnext

Examples of right off in a Sentence

he had just gotten married when he was shipped right off to war
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Álex Baena took a set piece free kick that hit hard right off the crossbar. Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026 The blotting motion is what makes this work, since dragging the sponge will lift your makeup right off. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 Not everyone is ready right off the bat, but everyone has the motivational sparks and models to increase that willingness. Deborah Mower, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 O'Hearn put Pittsburgh in front 5-4 in the fifth inning with a 421-foot drive to right off Brady Singer (3-7). CBS News, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for right off

Word History

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of right off was in 1771

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“Right off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20off. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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