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 And even after hiring a first-timer, few boards fully trust them right away. — Mary Elizabeth Bradford, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 But 10 minutes in, after Pascal went to the bathroom, Gilroy knew right away. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 Food fried in beef tallow lands crisper and less greasy than food fried in seed oils, with a deeper savory flavor cooks notice right away. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026 That could also explain why my fine lines looked noticeably blurred right away. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for right away

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Adverb

Details on the funeral arrangements were not immediately available.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026
The delivery does not mean the aircraft can begin operational service immediately.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of immediately

Adverb

After a half hour of miscommunication, Pike was promptly hospitalized and placed on a ventilator.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
Relentlessly enterprising and six feet seven, a literally oversized character, Levandowski had entered an autonomous motorcycle, Ghost Rider, which started the course and promptly fell over.

— Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of promptly

Adverb

Multiple states now restrict forever chemicals, with Minnesota last year banning the intentional addition of PFAS to 11 categories of consumer products, including dental floss.

— Margaret Hetherman The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
In retrospect, many Democrats now think that the candidates in 2020 were too willing to bow to pressure with cameras rolling.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of now

Adverb

In a crisis, hitting a minor financial ratio covenant can trigger technical defaults, instantly freezing access to capital.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
These washable fabric patches can be applied by peeling and sticking to instantly cover stains and personalize clothing, no sewing or ironing needed.

— TIME Staff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of instantly

Adverb

The story’s main conceit was that scientists discover an Earth-like planet directly opposite our own in the same orbit around the sun, always hidden from our vantage point.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026
Trump posted a video Thursday night that directly called El-Sayed a member of the group, which was founded in Egypt; his administration has designated chapters as terrorist organizations.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of directly

Adverb

The apron is built to take a beating—oils and rogue splashes barely register, practically rolling right off the surface.

— Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
Maybe put some in Saint Pierre et Miquelon, the French territory right off of Canada’s East Coast.

— Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of right off

Adverb

Yet, Indiana couldn't do anything with it and punted the ball right back.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Late in the third quarter Lagway was forced to scramble to his right before throwing an interception to TCU senior strong safety Jamel Johnson.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of right

Adverb

Starring alongside Amell is a slew of objectively hot influencers and models plucked straight off the TikTok FYP, including Noah Beck, Olivia Dunne, and Brooks Nader.

— Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026
Just this week, Alexander Skarsgård wore one of his dreamy new gold suits straight off the runway.

— Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026

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