right away

adverb

: without delay or hesitation : immediately

Examples of right away in a Sentence

you need to have this fixed right away
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Top prospects are not guaranteed to produce right away like Campbell has shown in the early going. Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025 In the game, Tommy sets out almost right away to go after Joel’s killers. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025 Take care of financial concerns right away Tending to money matters efficiently can curb stress and anxiety. Angela Haupt, Time, 28 Apr. 2025 If that first cheer wasn't loud enough, Campbell had everyone, not just Patriots fans, loving his answer when asked what New England can expect from him right away. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for right away

Word History

First Known Use

1749, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of right away was in 1749

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“Right away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20away. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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right away

adverb
: without delay : immediately

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