right off

adverb

Examples of right off in a Sentence

he had just gotten married when he was shipped right off to war
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Searing flames had basically melted his suit right off his body, leaving him nearly naked and with terrible burns. Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025 Initially, the festival was promoted to be held on Isla Mujeres, Mexico, a small island right off the coast of Cancún. Greta Cross, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025 On the third floor of the Marriott right off Times Square, the Marquis already feels like an entertainment-palace Experience™ — the kind of venue where a romantasy con, a ritzy corporate retreat, or a Jimmy Buffett brand extension would be equally at home. Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025 Located right off the 101, the grounds have 65 full-hookup sites, 59 tent sites, and six yurts. Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 Apr. 2025 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 12 May. 2025.

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