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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Which is why President Biden or President-elect Trump need to get out of the way right away, and allow this transaction to happen. John Tamny, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 As if there was a hangover from going score-for-score in 40-plus point affairs over the last two outings, the offense couldn’t pick things up right away, especially after the Patriots had just punched in their first possession for a touchdown. Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024 Heavy spills or splatters should always be cleaned right away. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024 Other federal benefits programs would not be affected right away — but could be affected if a shutdown drags on. Marley Jay, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for right away 

Word History

First Known Use

1749, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 26 Dec. 2024.

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right away

adverb
: without delay : immediately

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