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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Be realistic in knowing trust takes time and asking someone for a recommendation or introduction right away is not always the best next step. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 The money is transferred between accounts within minutes and ready to spend right away. Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 22 Jan. 2025 But enjoying similar results as the Lions right away? Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025 The three others bounced back eventually, but not always right away. Mike Sando, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 2025.

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right away

adverb
: without delay : immediately

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