right away

adverb

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: without delay or hesitation : immediately

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you need to have this fixed right away
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Some plants can cause kidney failure, liver damage, heart problems or other life-threatening complications, and pets may not show symptoms right away. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 And that starts with Luke Wafle, the five-star freshman defensive end, who earned a starting job out of camp and right away looked the part. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Even if it’s not passed on to consumers right away, someone still needs to pay for the tariffs. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 Foods like tomato sauce and chocolate can cause staining if they aren’t wiped up right away. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for right away

Word History

First Known Use

1734, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of right away was in 1734

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“Right away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20away. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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right away

adverb
: without delay : immediately
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