RIGHT AWAY Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

right away

adverb

Definition of right away

as in immediately

without delay you need to have this fixed right away

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Recent Examples of right away If symptoms point to heatstroke (watch especially for neurological symptoms like confusion), get them to an emergency room right away. — Carmel Wroth, NPR, 2 July 2026 There was no significant change right away, but in the eight months to follow, symptoms and quality of life began to gradually improve. — Shannon Dingey, Health, 1 July 2026 The retailer is synonymous with effortless, romantic dressing, and the Cherry Scallop Top caught my eye right away. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 June 2026 Christian Collins, on the other hand, looks primed to make an impact right away, if needed. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for right away

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Adverb

Trump weighs a return to war with Iran Sit’s attorney, Kate Corrigan, did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday afternoon.

— Phil Helsel, NBC news, 11 July 2026
The Oregon attorney general’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 July 2026

Definition of immediately

Adverb

If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Consumers can help protect themselves from skimming by inspecting card readers before use, covering the keypad when entering a PIN, monitoring account activity regularly, and promptly reporting suspicious transactions to their financial institution.

— Mary Ella Hastings July 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

Definition of promptly

Adverb

Leading the list is the United States’ third-country refugee agreements and the Citizenship by Investment program, which both Washington and the European Union have now linked to visa restrictions.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
Over 200 now staff remote hospitals across Calabria, Italy’s poorest region in the tip of the country's boot.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Definition of now

Adverb

Zann eventually got a call from casting director Meredith Layne and a screenplay with lines that were instantly familiar from her time voicing Rogue, the spunky heroine whose touch can be deadly, in the ‘90s.

— Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
However, evidence of an ancient alien civilization and a frantic distress call from deep space instantly cut those celebrations short.

— Paul Brett, Space.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of instantly

Adverb

Rivera said Lineage was working to launch a community support line Monday so residents could express their needs directly to the company.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

Definition of directly

Adverb

The pair of shotgun-style bedrooms right off the entry are decently sized and come with closets, in addition to being separated by the bathroom.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 6 July 2026
During last season’s July 10 premiere episode, host Julie Chen Moonves was abducted right off the Big Brother stage by an evil entity known simply as… the Mastermind.

— Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026

Definition of right off

Adverb

Finding vintage pants that fit just right is nearly impossible.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 8 July 2026
But a new scenic highway — now the heavily-trafficked Palos Verdes Drive — also opened in 1926, connecting burgeoning Redondo Beach and San Pedro and passing right by the lighthouse.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of right

Adverb

Over 20,000 shoppers grabbed it this month, and the zippered cubes keep everything wrinkle-free and ready to wear straight off the plane.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
Of course, as any Great British Bake-Off judge would tell you, the ultimate goal is a base that’s crisp all the way through, sturdy enough to lift straight off the plate with your hands.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 June 2026

Definition of straight off

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